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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Hayes Lake

Hayes Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Hayes 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 Hayes 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 Hayes Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.06505, -88.83495. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hayes Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hayes Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hayes Lake?

    Nearby: Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park (viewpoint, 41 km), Saint Sylvesters Roman Catholic Church (church, 53 km), Dog Lake (lake, 68 km), Shuniah Weather Radar (attraction, 70 km), Lambert Island (river spot, 73 km), Caribou Island (river spot, 75 km).

    Is Hayes Lake worth visiting?

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