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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Paint Lake

Paint Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Paint 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 Paint 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 Paint Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.53314, -85.35301. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Paint Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Paint Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Paint Lake?

    Nearby: Pokei Lake (lake, 18 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 27 km), White River (river spot, 27 km), Hammer Lake (lake, 29 km), Spotter Lake (lake, 41 km), Ambrose Lake (lake, 42 km).

    Is Paint Lake worth visiting?

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