French Lake is a lake in New Mexico, near Colfax County.
French Lake is a lake in Colfax County, New Mexico, and covers about 75 acres, reaches about 11.1 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 350 acre-feet.
Before changing spots on French Lake, a point, weed edge, or small drop is more important than simply covering the whole shoreline. With little deep water in French Lake, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.
Fish listed for French Lake include Green Sunfish.
To begin fishing French Lake, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
A direct approach on French Lake works like this: spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
Use this plain plan on French Lake: a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
When working French Lake, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.