Des Moines Lake
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About Des Moines Lake
Des Moines Lake is a natural lake or pond in North Dakota, United States. It covers approximately 3.08 km² (761 acres). The lake centroid is located at 47.1332° N, 99.6449° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
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Day length: 15h 29mBite windows today
- Dawn09:53 – 12:01Excellent
- Morning12:01 – 18:45Good
- Midday18:45 – 23:30Calm
- Afternoon23:30 – 01:30Good
- Dusk01:30 – 03:38Excellent
- Night03:38 – 09:53Good
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What fish species live in Des Moines Lake?
No fish species have been catalogued yet for Des Moines Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.
How big is Des Moines Lake?
Des Moines Lake covers approximately 3.08 square kilometres (761 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
Where is Des Moines Lake located?
Des Moines Lake is located in North Dakota, United States, with its centroid at 47.1332°, -99.6449°.
Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF