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O'Brian Lake

O'Brian Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

O'Brian 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 O'Brian 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 O'Brian Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.90099, -79.35405. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near O'Brian Lake

    • Lower Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Little Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Upper Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Rabbit Lake · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Fourbass Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Île Fox · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Matabitchuan River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Gorrie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Jocko Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lac Kipawa · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Jumping Cariboo Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Brûlé Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lakes · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Silver Centre · fort · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Snake Island Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Cassels Lake · beach · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Herridge Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~46 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is O'Brian Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit O'Brian Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near O'Brian Lake?

    Nearby: Lower Redwater Lake (lake, 27 km), Little Sucker Lake (lake, 29 km), Upper Redwater Lake (lake, 29 km), Rabbit Lake (waterfall, 30 km), Fourbass Lake (lake, 31 km), Île Fox (river spot, 33 km).

    Is O'Brian Lake worth visiting?

    O'Brian Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.