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Santa Margarita Lake

California
0.59 km²
35.3323, -120.4887
NHD 37352803
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About Santa Margarita Lake

Santa Margarita Lake is a natural lake or pond in California, United States. It covers approximately 0.59 km² (146 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.3323° N, 120.4887° 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
Small
Bank or small-boat friendly
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Santa Margarita Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 17m
Dawn12:31
Sunrise13:00
Sunset03:17
Dusk03:46

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  • Dawn12:0114:00Excellent
  • Morning14:0020:09Good
  • Midday20:0900:17Calm
  • Afternoon00:1702:17Good
  • Dusk02:1704:16Excellent
  • Night04:1612:01Good
Moon: 13% · waxing16:39

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Santa Margarita Lake?

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

How big is Santa Margarita Lake?

Santa Margarita Lake covers approximately 0.59 square kilometres (146 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Santa Margarita Lake located?

Santa Margarita Lake is located in California, United States, with its centroid at 35.3323°, -120.4887°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF