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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Clay Lake

Clay Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.80340, -85.51993. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Clay Lake

    • Spotter Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Pokei Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~59 km · Must-see
    • White River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Hammer Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Gibson Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Pic River Site · fort · Northwestern Ontario · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Clay Bay · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~3 km
    • Patina Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~4 km
    • Bouchard Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Atikameg Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~6 km
    • Lunch Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Tie Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Marie Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • July Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Shabotik Bay · beach · Northwestern Ontario · ~8 km
    • Skewer Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Mephitis Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Pants Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~10 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Clay Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Clay Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Clay Lake?

    Nearby: Spotter Lake (lake, 26 km), Pokei Lake (lake, 59 km), White River (river spot, 62 km), Hammer Lake (lake, 67 km), Gibson Lake (lake, 67 km), Pic River Site (fort, 74 km).

    Is Clay Lake worth visiting?

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