Notable lake · Mauricie, Quebec

Lac Basque

Lac Basque is a lake in Mauricie, Quebec.

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Lac Basque: 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 Basque

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 Basque — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 47.07583, -73.60167. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Lac Basque

Zec du Chapeau-de-Paille · sanctuary · Mauricie · ~17 km · Must-see
Lac des Aigles · lake · Mauricie · ~18 km · Must-see
Lac Wabano · lake · Mauricie · ~31 km · Must-see
Lac du Frisson · lake · Mauricie · ~32 km · Must-see
Zec du Gros-Brochet · sanctuary · Mauricie · ~37 km · Must-see
Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice · sanctuary · Mauricie · ~44 km · Must-see
Réservoir Taureau · lake · Lanaudière · ~44 km · Must-see
Lac Mondonac · lake · Lanaudière · ~56 km · Must-see
Lac au Sorcier · lake · Mauricie · ~59 km · Must-see
Lac Charland · lake · Lanaudière · ~62 km · Must-see
Lac Cinconsine · lake · Mauricie · ~70 km · Must-see
La Mauricie National Park · sanctuary · Mauricie · ~72 km · Must-see
Lac Wapizagonke · lake · Mauricie · ~74 km · Must-see
Lac d'Oka · lake · Mauricie · ~1 km
Lac Alpin · lake · Mauricie · ~2 km
Lac de Milan · lake · Mauricie · ~2 km
Lac Carrier · lake · Mauricie · ~2 km
Étang Bussière · lake · Mauricie · ~2 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Lac Basque

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lac Basque

Lac des Aigles · lake · Mauricie · ~18 km · Must-see
Lac Wabano · lake · Mauricie · ~31 km · Must-see
Lac du Frisson · lake · Mauricie · ~32 km · Must-see
Réservoir Taureau · lake · Lanaudière · ~44 km · Must-see
Lac Mondonac · lake · Lanaudière · ~56 km · Must-see
Lac au Sorcier · lake · Mauricie · ~59 km · Must-see
Lac Charland · lake · Lanaudière · ~62 km · Must-see
Lac Cinconsine · lake · Mauricie · ~70 km · Must-see
Lac Wapizagonke · lake · Mauricie · ~74 km · Must-see
Lac du Fou · lake · Mauricie · ~79 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

Is Lac Basque full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Lac Basque?

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

What are the places to visit near Lac Basque?

Nearby: Zec du Chapeau-de-Paille (sanctuary, 17 km), Lac des Aigles (lake, 18 km), Lac Wabano (lake, 31 km), Lac du Frisson (lake, 32 km), Zec du Gros-Brochet (sanctuary, 37 km), Réserve faunique du Saint-Maurice (sanctuary, 44 km).

Is Lac Basque worth visiting?

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