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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Ellis Lake

Ellis Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.11215, -79.14599. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Ellis Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ellis Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ellis Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ellis Lake?

    Nearby: Ril Lake (lake, 15 km), Clearwater Lake (lake, 15 km), Mary Lake (lake, 21 km), Bigwin Island (river spot, 21 km), Lake of Bays (lake, 23 km), Poker Lake (lake, 23 km).

    Is Ellis Lake worth visiting?

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