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Notable lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Lac Montsec

Lac Montsec is a lake in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

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Lac Montsec: 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 Lac Montsec

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 Lac Montsec — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.83333, -72.76278. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Montsec

    • Lac Damville · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lac Trenche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Lac Saint-Jean · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lac Sarry · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~1 km
    • Lac Coutens · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~1 km
    • Lac Germier · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Dutil · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Ushkat · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac de la Vénerie · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Lods · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Verville · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Dufferin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Neulette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Boran · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Nakouti · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Gestas · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Île du Notaire · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Boisset · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Montsec full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Montsec?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Montsec?

    Nearby: Lac Damville (lake, 52 km), Lac Trenche (lake, 61 km), Lac Saint-Jean (lake, 74 km), Lac Sarry (lake, 1 km), Lac Coutens (lake, 1 km), Lac Germier (lake, 2 km).

    Is Lac Montsec worth visiting?

    Lac Montsec is listed as a notable lake in Quebec on Spotwander.