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Frenchman Lake

California
6.18 km²
39.9158, -120.1981
NHD 62406857
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About Frenchman Lake

Frenchman Lake is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 6.18 km² (1527 acres). The lake centroid is located at 39.9158° N, 120.1981° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Frenchman Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 41m
Dawn12:15
Sunrise12:47
Sunset03:28
Dusk04:00

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  • Dawn11:4513:47Excellent
  • Morning13:4720:08Good
  • Midday20:0800:28Calm
  • Afternoon00:2802:28Good
  • Dusk02:2804:30Excellent
  • Night04:3011:45Good
Moon: 15% · waxing16:33

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Frenchman Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Frenchman Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Frenchman Lake?

Frenchman Lake covers approximately 6.18 square kilometres (1527 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Frenchman Lake located?

Frenchman Lake is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 39.9158°, -120.1981°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF