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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bow Lake

Bow Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Bow 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 Bow 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 Bow Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.13579, -83.67855. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bow Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bow Lake

    • Windermere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Missinaibi Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Hansen Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Loch Lomond · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Montreal Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~60 km · Must-see
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    • Bobs Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~81 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bow Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bow Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bow Lake?

    Nearby: Windermere Lake (lake, 27 km), Missinaibi Lake (lake, 33 km), Peters Lake (lake, 35 km), Chapleau Crown Game Preserve (sanctuary, 43 km), Hansen Lake (lake, 55 km), Loch Lomond (lake, 58 km).

    Is Bow Lake worth visiting?

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