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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Decoy Lake

Decoy Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Decoy 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 Decoy 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 Decoy Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.51531, -85.49049. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Decoy Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Decoy Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Decoy Lake?

    Nearby: Turtle Lake (lake, 2 km), Toch Lake (lake, 2 km), Dead Shot Lake (lake, 3 km), Half Shot Lake (lake, 3 km), Snowflake Lake (lake, 3 km), One Shot Lake (lake, 5 km).

    Is Decoy Lake worth visiting?

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