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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Pickerel Lake

Pickerel Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Pickerel 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 Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.53923, -85.45269. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pickerel Lake

    • Pokei Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gibson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Spotter Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • White River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Ambrose Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Pukaskwa National Park · sanctuary · Northwestern Ontario · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • West Tripoli Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Bear Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Lost Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Devil Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Perrys Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Paint Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Hawkes Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Nokanee Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~10 km
    • Jimbo Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~11 km
    • Little Owl Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~12 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pickerel Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pickerel Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pickerel Lake?

    Nearby: Pokei Lake (lake, 25 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 30 km), Spotter Lake (lake, 32 km), White River (river spot, 36 km), Hammer Lake (lake, 37 km), Ambrose Lake (lake, 45 km).

    Is Pickerel Lake worth visiting?

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