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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bowstring Lake

Bowstring Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Bowstring 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 Bowstring 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 Bowstring Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.76546, -83.86243. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bowstring Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bowstring Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bowstring Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bowstring Lake?

    Nearby: Hansen Lake (lake, 3 km), Peters Lake (lake, 19 km), Windermere Lake (lake, 27 km), Daisy Lake (lake, 28 km), Montreal Lake (lake, 28 km), Montreal River (river spot, 29 km).

    Is Bowstring Lake worth visiting?

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