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Notable lake · Central Ontario, Ontario

Saw Lake

Saw Lake is a lake in Central Ontario, Ontario.

Saw 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 Saw 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 Saw Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.04646, -79.02566. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Saw Lake

    • Poker Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Ril Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Bays · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Saskatchewan Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Bigwin Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Boshkung Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Riley Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Kahshe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Minden Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Maple Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Little Gull Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Mary Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Blackcat Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Black Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Cranberry Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • South Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Saw Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saw Lake

    • Poker Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Ril Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Bays · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Saskatchewan Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Boshkung Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Clearwater Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Riley Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Kahshe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Minden Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Saw Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Saw Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Saw Lake?

    Nearby: Poker Lake (lake, 10 km), Ril Lake (lake, 17 km), Lake of Bays (lake, 27 km), Saskatchewan Lake (lake, 27 km), Bigwin Island (river spot, 27 km), Boshkung Lake (lake, 29 km).

    Is Saw Lake worth visiting?

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