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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

St. John Lake

St. John Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

St. John 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 St. John 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 St. John Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.18222, -81.95913. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is St. John Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit St. John Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near St. John Lake?

    Nearby: Mozhabong Lake (lake, 31 km), Spanish River (river spot, 38 km), Halfway Lake Provincial Park (lake, 48 km), Stony Lake (lake, 50 km), Canoe Lake (lake, 56 km), Surveyor Lake (lake, 61 km).

    Is St. John Lake worth visiting?

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