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

Lac Risette

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

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Lac Risette: 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 Risette

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 Risette — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.63330, -70.50000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Risette

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Risette

    • Lac Castor Weather Radar · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Lac Martin-Valin · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Lac à la Croix · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Lac Otis · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Lac Éternité · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Lac des Cèdres · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Brébeuf Lake · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Lac du Réservoir · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lac Huard · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Lac Desprez · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~83 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Risette full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Risette?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Risette?

    Nearby: Lac Castor Weather Radar (lake, 17 km), Lac Martin-Valin (lake, 26 km), Lac à la Croix (lake, 47 km), Lac Otis (lake, 48 km), Pyramide des Ha! Ha! (fort, 55 km), Lac Éternité (lake, 57 km).

    Is Lac Risette worth visiting?

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