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Notable lake · Ontonagon, Michigan

Bum Lake

Bum Lake is a lake in Ontonagon, Michigan.

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Bum 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 Bum 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 Bum Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.34041, -89.06820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bum Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bum Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bum Lake?

    Nearby: Corpse Pond (lake, 6 km), Corpse Pond (lake, 6 km), Paulding Light (attraction, 11 km), Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River (sanctuary, 18 km), Rice Bay (beach, 27 km), Deer Island Lake (lake, 28 km).

    Is Bum Lake worth visiting?

    Bum Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.