Lake Frances
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Frances , MN
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How big is Lake Frances ?
How deep is Lake Frances ?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Frances ?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mimic Shiner, Pugnose Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Frances ?
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
Minnesota DNR Fisheries IBI program staff delineated the floating leaf and emergent aquatic vegetation of Frances lake 09/12/2023, following the protocols listed in the MN DNR Lake Plant Mapping Manual. There were a total of 38.2 acres of floating and emergent plants mapped. This consisted of 11.9 acres of emergent dominated plant communities and 26.3 acres of floating leaf plant communities. The following taxa were noted during the survey: arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.), bulrush (round-stem group) (Schoenoplectus spp.), burreed Emergent Group (Sparganium spp.), cattail (Typha spp.), floating pondweed (Potamogeton natans), large-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton amplifolius), spikerush (Eleocharis spp.), water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia), white waterlily (Nymphaea odorata). Emergent and floating-leaf vegetation was limited to just a few sections of shoreline. For more information see map and summary table below.
What is the average air temp for Lake Frances ?
Are there any state parks near Lake Frances ?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Frances ...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rays Lake | 1.2 mi | 169 | 32 ft |
| Perch Lake | 1.2 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.7 mi | 12 | |
| Lake Tustin | 1.9 mi | 64 | |
| Steele Lake | 2.0 mi | 76 | 27 ft |
| Silver Lake | 2.1 mi | 17 | |
| Fish Lake | 2.2 mi | 77 | 55 ft |
| Willis Slough | 2.3 mi | 141 | |
| Round Lake | 2.3 mi | 131 | |
| Elysian (Main Lake) | 2.9 mi | 2,215 | 13 ft |
