The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Franklin Lake
Elko County, Nevada · about 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (25 mph S).
About Franklin Lake
Franklin Lake is a lake in Elko County, Nevada, covering about 2,430 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. At about 5,950 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. The nearest town, Spring Creek, is about 25 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,430 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,950 ft
- County
- Elko County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Nevada, trout and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:25 am · sunset 4:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Franklin Lake
- Spring Creekabout 25 mi north
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Questions about Franklin Lake
What fish are in Franklin Lake?
Lakes like Franklin Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Franklin Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Franklin Lake?
About 2,430 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Franklin Lake?
Spring Creek is about 25 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Franklin Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Franklin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
