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Frequently Asked Questions About French Lake, MN
- How big is French Lake?
- How deep is French Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in French Lake?
- What are the closest cities to French Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the French Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on French Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near French Lake?
- What is the average air temp for French Lake?
- Are there any state parks near French Lake?
How big is French Lake?
How deep is French Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in French Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Shorthead Redhorse, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to French Lake?
Are there places to stay in the French Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on French Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near French Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in French Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
French Lake is a small lake located in central Aitkin County approximately 6 miles southwest of Palisade. The lake has a surface area of 137 acres with a maximum depth of 37 feet. The water is green in color with a secchi disc reading of 4.5 feet. There is an unimproved township owned access located on the northeast corner of the lake. The lakeshore is a mixture of timber covered hills, open bog, and grassland.Most of the angling activity on French Lake is directed toward three species; northern pike, black crappie and bluegill. Northern pike were small despite having good growth rates. The fish ranged in size from 18 to 25 inches with an average length of about 22 inches. Black crappie are popular with both winter and summer anglers on French Lake. While the lake is not noted for having fish of memorable size, fish up to ? pound are common. Bluegill can be found in sufficient numbers to provide some good fishing. Two strong year classes dominate the fishery. The 1999-year class is just reaching harvestable size and the 2002-year class will be recruiting in another couple of years. There is also a chance that anglers who fish French Lake could catch a walleye. Most walleye present in French Lake are likely migrants from Gun Lake during spawning runs or high water events. Spawning habitat for walleye is limited and recruitment from natural reproduction is poor in French Lake. Walleye populations in this type of lake are primarily made up of a few older individuals. The walleye sampled ranged from 13 to 28 inches in length with an average length of almost 20 inches.French Lake was included in an experimental northern pike regulation study as a control lake. The experimental regulation was not implemented on French Lake, but information on the fish community was collected and used as a control to compare to the treatment lakes. The regulation study is scheduled to run through the 2007 season. Northern pike anglers on French Lake are subject to the statewide regulations for inland waters which is a 3 fish bag limit and only one over 30 inches.
What is the average air temp for French Lake?
Are there any state parks near French Lake?
Savanna State Forest
Savanna Portage State Park
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Crow Wing State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around French Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Gun Lake | 1.8 mi | 717 | 44 ft |
| Fleming Lake | 2.3 mi | 314 | 15 ft |
| Wilkins Lake | 2.5 mi | 348 | 39 ft |
| Jenkins Lake | 3.6 mi | 114 | 38 ft |
| Long Lake | 4.6 mi | 35 | 42 ft |
| Long Lake | 4.6 mi | 35 | 42 ft |
| Townline Lake | 5.4 mi | 67 | 40 ft |
| Portage Lake | 6.5 mi | 372 | 18 ft |
| Turner Lake | 6.8 mi | 63 | 21 ft |
| Rock Lake | 7.5 mi | 341 | 13 ft |
