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Notable lake · North Coast Regional, British Columbia

Paul Lake

Paul Lake is a lake in North Coast Regional, British Columbia.

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Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 53.50852, -132.33822. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    • Bird Lake · lake · North Coast Regional · ~14 km
    • Collinson Lake · lake · North Coast Regional · ~14 km
    • Feather Lake · lake · North Coast Regional · ~20 km
    • New Year Lake · lake · North Coast Regional · ~20 km
    • Sue Lake · lake · North Coast Regional · ~22 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Paul Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Paul Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Paul Lake?

    Nearby: Graham Island (river spot, 22 km), Yakoun Lake (lake, 26 km), Slatechuck Mountain (viewpoint, 35 km), Skidegate Inlet (beach, 44 km), Maude Island (river spot, 47 km), Pam Lake (lake, 1 km).

    Is Paul Lake worth visiting?

    Paul Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.