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

Lac Oculus

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

Lac Oculus: 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 Oculus

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 Oculus — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.80111, -73.03278. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Oculus

    • Lac Trenche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lac Damville · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Lac Chigoubiche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gabriel-Fleury Lake · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lac Rainsart · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Izeure · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Auchel · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Raclot · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~3 km
    • Lac Cantara · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Idyllique · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Patrin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Iteuil · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Peisey · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Lorquin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~5 km
    • Lac Vinard · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Champillon · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Figeac · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • ruisseau Madame · river spot · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Lac Oculus

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Oculus

    • Lac Trenche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lac Damville · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Lac Chigoubiche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gabriel-Fleury Lake · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Lac Marquette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Lac Ashuapmushuan · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Lac Saint-Jean · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Lac Palluau · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Lac Aigremont · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~101 km · Must-see
    • Lac Frontenac · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~101 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Oculus full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Oculus?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Oculus?

    Nearby: Lac Trenche (lake, 37 km), Lac Damville (lake, 48 km), Lac Chigoubiche (lake, 59 km), Gabriel-Fleury Lake (lake, 73 km), Lac Rainsart (lake, 3 km), Lac Izeure (lake, 3 km).

    Is Lac Oculus worth visiting?

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