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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Stern Lake

Stern Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

Stern 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 Stern 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 Stern Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.12228, -89.45354. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Stern Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stern Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stern Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stern Lake?

    Nearby: Dog Lake (lake, 46 km), Prophet Lake (lake, 3 km), Tuesday Lake (lake, 3 km), Legris Lake (lake, 4 km), Block Lake (lake, 4 km), Tetlock Lake (lake, 4 km).

    Is Stern Lake worth visiting?

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