Francis Lake

Francis Lake is a lake in Warren County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Francis Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Francis Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Francis Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Francis Lake

Fish reported from Francis Lake include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Francis Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Francis Lake bluegill around cover.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Francis Lake

Use a moving lure to locate the first active stretch, then slow down on the exact cover that produced a bite on Francis Lake. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Francis Lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Francis Lake

Early spring on Francis Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Francis Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Francis Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.