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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Dumbbell Lake

Dumbbell Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.51824, -86.79485. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Dumbbell Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dumbbell Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dumbbell Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dumbbell Lake?

    Nearby: Long Lake (lake, 8 km), Devork Lake (lake, 35 km), McKay Lake (lake, 36 km), Steel Lake (lake, 44 km), Indian Lake (lake, 60 km), Gathering Lake (lake, 62 km).

    Is Dumbbell Lake worth visiting?

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