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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Iris Lake

Iris Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

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Iris 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 Iris 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 Iris Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.31843, -84.57029. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Iris Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Iris Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Iris Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Iris Lake?

    Nearby: Summit Lake (lake, 8 km), Summit Lake (lake, 30 km), Summit Lake (lake, 30 km), West Tripoli Lake (lake, 32 km), Summit Lake (lake, 35 km), Loch Lomond (lake, 36 km).

    Is Iris Lake worth visiting?

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