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

Lac Besson

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

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Lac Besson: 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 Besson

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 Besson — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.64778, -73.02944. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac Besson

    • Lac Trenche · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Lac Damville · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Lac de la Balsamine · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~2 km
    • Lac Juju · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~4 km
    • Lac Rebel · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Marjo · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Élevé · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Delandre · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~6 km
    • Lac Lanorge · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Clairette · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Maranda · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Maillet · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Pompon · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Laventie · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Lerole · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~7 km
    • Lac Ti-Joe · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~8 km
    • Lac Carto · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~8 km
    • Lac Mara · lake · Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · ~8 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac Besson full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac Besson?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac Besson?

    Nearby: Lac Trenche (lake, 34 km), Lac Damville (lake, 69 km), Lac de la Balsamine (lake, 2 km), Lac Juju (lake, 4 km), Lac Rebel (lake, 6 km), Lac Marjo (lake, 6 km).

    Is Lac Besson worth visiting?

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