Where is French Lake?

French Lake is a lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.

How deep is French Lake?

French Lake has a maximum depth of 37.1 feet. The lake covers 141 acres.

Are there boat ramps on French Lake?

French Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include French Lake. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at French Lake?

French Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

French Lake

Aitkin County, Minnesota141 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Minnesota PCA for this lake.

Max depth

37.1 ft

Bathymetric survey

Area

141 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

2.7 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Mercury
37 ft max depth
Public access

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French Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 37.1 ft. Surface area: 141 acres.

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French Lake is a 141-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 37 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What French Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp
Deep water37.1 ft surveyed max depth

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. French Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether French Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for French Lake

These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for French Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Max depth

37.1 ft

Surface area

141 acres

Shoreline

2.7 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Minnesota PCA

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

French LakePublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing French Lake

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EPA Impairment Status

French Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).

Causes of impairment

Mercury

Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN01-0104-00 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Aitkin County

Gun Lake7 ft clear1.6 miView →Wilkins Lake13 ft clear2.5 miView →Fleming Lake5.2 ft clear2.6 miView →Jenkins Lake3.5 miView →Newstrom Lake4.9 miView →Long Lake4.5 miView →

Frequently asked questions about French Lake

Where is French Lake?: French Lake is a lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of French Lake?: French Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 37.1 ft. Surface area: 141 acres.
Is French Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. French Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is French Lake?: French Lake has a maximum depth of 37.1 feet. The lake covers 141 acres.
Are there boat ramps on French Lake?: French Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include French Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at French Lake?: French Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.