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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Pole Lake

Pole Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Pole 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 Pole 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 Pole Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.72909, -79.36396. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pole Lake

    • Little Sucker Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Jocko Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Brûlé Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Sturgeon Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Lower Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Upper Redwater Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Caribou Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Lac Kipawa · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Rabbit Lake · waterfall · Northeastern Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Jumping Cariboo Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Île Fox · river spot · Abitibi-Témiscamingue · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Fourbass Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Red Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Summit Lakes · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Matabitchuan River · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Herridge Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Gorrie Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Trout Island · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~58 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pole Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Pole Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Pole Lake?

    Nearby: Little Sucker Lake (lake, 5 km), Jocko Lake (lake, 14 km), Brûlé Lake (lake, 18 km), Sturgeon Lake (lake, 26 km), Lower Redwater Lake (lake, 34 km), Upper Redwater Lake (lake, 37 km).

    Is Pole Lake worth visiting?

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