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Notable lake · Northeastern Ontario, Ontario

Bena Lake

Bena Lake is a lake in Northeastern Ontario, Ontario.

Bena 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 Bena 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 Bena Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.47515, -78.71271. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bena Lake

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Pathfinder Island · river spot · Northeastern Ontario · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kawagama Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kennisis Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Magnetawan Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Blackcat Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Lake of Bays · lake · Central Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Harp Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Peters Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Big Hawk Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~44 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Bena Lake

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bena Lake

    • Canoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Source Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Jack Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Pewee Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mew Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kawagama Lake Dam · lake · Central Ontario · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Long Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Daisy Lake · lake · Northeastern Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Snowshoe Lake · lake · Central Ontario · ~35 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Ontario

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bena Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bena Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bena Lake?

    Nearby: Canoe Lake (lake, 11 km), Source Lake (lake, 13 km), Pathfinder Island (river spot, 14 km), Snowshoe Lake (lake, 15 km), Jack Lake (lake, 21 km), Pewee Lake (lake, 23 km).

    Is Bena Lake worth visiting?

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