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Emigrant Lake can be found on the Caples Lake USGS quad topo map. Emigrant Lake is a lake in Alpine County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.6607, -120.0385 and the altitude is 8583 feet (2616 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Emigrant Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Emigrant Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.6607
Longitude: -120.0385
Elevation: 8583 ft (2616 m)
Locator Map - Emigrant Lake
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
High: --°F - Low: 23°F
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Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear. At lower elevations...a slight chance of rain showers in the evening. At higher elevations...a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Colder. Lows 20 to 34 higher elevations...29 to 39 lower elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
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Sunday:
High: 37°F - Low: 25°F
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Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations...46 to 56 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Over ridges...prevailing north winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 26°F - Low: 18°F
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Snow showers and rain showers. Highs 24 to 39 higher elevations...35 to 45 lower elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph...except southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph over ridges. Moderate snow accumulations possible.
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Tuesday:
High: 31°F - Low: 20°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Not as cool. Highs 31 to 46.
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Wednesday:
High: 33°F - Low: 21°F
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Highs 30 to 45.
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Thursday:
High: 41°F - Low: 26°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54.
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Friday:
High: 42°F - Low: 31°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 24 to 39. Highs 40 to 55.
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Nearby Trails
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake (Distance: 0.1 mi)
Two lakes, one huge and easily accessible and one much smaller and harder to reach, provide the dramatic contrasts of this trip. For 2 miles near the beginning of the route, you snowshoe the easy terr...
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From the guidebook "Snowshoe Trails of California"
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Carson Pass, CA - Snowshoeing - length:8.25 mi
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Emigrant Pass Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi)
In 1848, following the Mexican-American War and two years after the Donner Party tragedy, a group of Mormons discovered an alternative to the notorious Truckee River Route for their return trip to Uta...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:10 mi
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Emigrant Lake Trail (Distance: 1.5 mi)
Two lakes, one large and one small, provide hikers with two distinctly different portraits of the Carson Pass environs. More than half the journey follows the shoreline of Caples Lake, a 600-acre,huma...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:8.2 mi
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Fourth of July Lake Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi)
Backpackers who don’t mind regaining lost elevation will appreciate this trip through the northeast section of the Mokelumne Wilderness, experiencing several ponds and lakes, wildflower-covered slopes...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Alpine County, CA - Hiking - length:11 mi
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Emigrant Lake Trail (Distance: 2.2 mi)
Emigrant Lake lies on the dividing line between forest and high alpine meadows. At the north end of the lake, a few hardy trees provide sheltered campsites, while the remainder of the lake is surround...
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra & Coast Range"
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Woodfords, CA - Hiking - length:8 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Lost Cabin by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Lost Cabin features luxury two and three bedroom townhomes with private garages and balconies. These townhomes are located on the meadow with direct access to cross country trails and centrally locate...
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1150 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $780
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Meadowstone by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
This property offers luxury 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses only steps from the Cornice Express lift and Mountain Village. Views vary by location but generally include views of the meadow or mountain. Most...
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1200 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $910
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Snowcrest by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Snowcrest provides guests with slope-side luxury accommodations that have incredible mountain views and ski in/ski out convenience. Unit sizes range from one bedroom to a magnificent three bedroom plu...
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1215 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $999
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Sun Meadows by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
Comfort, location and affordability describe the conveniently located village accommodations at Sun Meadows. Featuring a range of unit sizes from hotel rooms to two bedroom plus loft units, Sun Meadow...
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1350 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $999
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The Meadow by Kirkwood Resort (Distance: 3 mi)
The Meadow offers affordable cozy accommodations with wood burning fireplaces and private balconies. Located on the meadow, these studios, one bedroom and two bedroom units allow for easy access to Ti...
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1120 Kirkwood Meadows Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
Price from: $259
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