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Notable lake · Peace River Regional, British Columbia

Ess Lake

Ess Lake is a lake in Peace River Regional, British Columbia.

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Ess 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 Ess 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 Ess Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.63780, -125.90810. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ess Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ess Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ess Lake?

    Nearby: Fox Pass (viewpoint, 3 km), Mount Balourdet (viewpoint, 6 km), Chisholm Peak (viewpoint, 12 km), Warner Peak (viewpoint, 15 km), Cascade Canyon (waterfall, 18 km), Weissener Lake (lake, 18 km).

    Is Ess Lake worth visiting?

    Ess Lake is listed as a notable lake in British Columbia on Spotwander.