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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Straw Lake

Straw Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Straw 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 Straw 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 Straw Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.30682, -87.78990. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Straw Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Straw Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Straw Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Straw Lake?

    Nearby: Gathering Lake (lake, 34 km), Bearskin Lake (lake, 55 km), Upper Nishin Lake (lake, 56 km), Saint Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church (church, 56 km), Winston Lake (lake, 57 km), Corrigan Lake (lake, 57 km).

    Is Straw Lake worth visiting?

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