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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Wagtail Lake

Wagtail Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Wagtail 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 Wagtail 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 Wagtail Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.93456, -78.13833. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Wagtail Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Brent Crater · attraction · Northeastern Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Sand Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Wasp Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Round Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Bark Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~73 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Wagtail Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wagtail Lake

    • Grand Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Cedar Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Owaissa Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lake Opeongo · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Big Gibson Lake · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Aylen Dam · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Lac McArthur · lake · Eastern Ontario · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~64 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Wagtail Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Wagtail Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Wagtail Lake?

    Nearby: Grand Lake (lake, 32 km), Cedar Lake (lake, 34 km), Owaissa Lake (lake, 37 km), Brent Crater (attraction, 38 km), Lake Opeongo (lake, 40 km), Big Gibson Lake (lake, 45 km).

    Is Wagtail Lake worth visiting?

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