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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Elmes Lake

Elmes Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Elmes Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Elmes Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Elmes Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.56701, -82.36755. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Elmes Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Elmes Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Elmes Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Elmes Lake?

    Nearby: Stony Lake (lake, 26 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 28 km), Shallow Lake (lake, 3 km), Silva Lake (lake, 5 km), Crabtree Lake (lake, 5 km), Beckett Lake (lake, 6 km).

    Is Elmes Lake worth visiting?

    Elmes Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.