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

Lac Mathieu

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

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Lac Mathieu: 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 Mathieu

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 Mathieu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.91111, -70.10889. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Mathieu full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Mathieu?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Mathieu?

    Nearby: Lac Dubuc (lake, 59 km), Lac du Réservoir (lake, 60 km), Lac Castor Weather Radar (lake, 69 km), Lac Martin-Valin (lake, 72 km), Lac Patien (lake, 5 km), Lac Robert-Murray (lake, 8 km).

    Is Lac Mathieu worth visiting?

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