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Notable lake · Oakland, Michigan

Fair Lake

Fair Lake is a lake in Oakland, Michigan.

Fair 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 Fair 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 Fair Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.68723, -83.49314. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fair Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Fair Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Fair Lake?

    Nearby: Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (lake, 2 km), Pontiac Lake (lake, 4 km), Maceday Lake (lake, 6 km), Lotus Lake (lake, 7 km), Lester Lake (lake, 7 km), Williams Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Fair Lake worth visiting?

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