Hennepin County · lake · 20 acres
French Lake
French Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
75°
67°
17 mph
67%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
13 mph
4%
Sun
Partly cloudy
82°
61°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Smith Bay0.8 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Long Lake Creek0.9 mi
- Tanager Lake1.0 mi
- Crystal Bay1.4 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Lake Minnetonka1.9 mi
- Dickeys Lake2.5 mi
- Long Lake2.4 mi
- Lake Classen2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
French Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish French Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is French Lake?+
French Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.