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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Sly Lake

Sly Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Sly 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 Sly 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 Sly Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.72532, -86.46973. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Sly Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sly Lake

    • Esnagami Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Ogoki Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~120 km · Must-see
    • Onaman Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~132 km · Must-see
    • Pigment Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km
    • Covey Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~7 km
    • Renwick Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~9 km
    • DeBaere Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~9 km
    • Crony Lake · lake · Northwestern Ontario · ~11 km
    • Bressette Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~12 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sly Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sly Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sly Lake?

    Nearby: Esnagami Lake (lake, 63 km), Ogoki Lake (lake, 65 km), Pigment Lake (lake, 5 km), Covey Lake (lake, 7 km), Renwick Lake (lake, 9 km), DeBaere Lake (lake, 9 km).

    Is Sly Lake worth visiting?

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