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Notable lake · Iron, Michigan

Cable Lake

Cable Lake is a lake in Iron, Michigan.

Cable 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 Cable 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 Cable Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.35146, -88.59260. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cable Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Cable Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Cable Lake?

    Nearby: Worm Lake (lake, 28 km), Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness (sanctuary, 38 km), Corpse Pond (lake, 39 km), Corpse Pond (lake, 39 km), Bewabic State Park (sanctuary, 40 km), Chicagon Lake (lake, 41 km).

    Is Cable Lake worth visiting?

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