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French Lake

Infested waters listPublic accessStocked 2024

French Lake is a 149-acre lake in Aitkin County, 37 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2020. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
01010400
County
Aitkin
Surface area
149 acres
Maximum depth
37 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
61 acres, 41% of the lake
Shoreline
2.9 miles
Average water clarity
7.5 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2020, targeted survey
Surveys on record
7, since 1981
Game fish caught in the 2020 survey
black crappie 25, northern pike 16, bluegill 14, largemouth bass 7, walleye 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 16 other species
Stocked in 2024
walleye fry (30,500)
Stocked in 2022
walleye fry (30,500)
Stocked in 2018
walleye fry (30,500)
Stocking years on record
5 of the last 10 (2016 to 2024)
French Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, 3 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Infested waters list
Eurasian watermilfoil
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes
Stocked in the last 3 years
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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