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American Lake can be found on the Pyramid Peak USGS quad topo map. American Lake is a lake in El Dorado County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.8563, -120.1357 and the altitude is 8117 feet (2474 meters). Anyone interested in fishing American Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished American 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: 38.8563
Longitude: -120.1357
Elevation: 8117 ft (2474 m)
Locator Map - American Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 45°F - Low: 26°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: 33°F - Low: 19°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: 36°F - Low: 21°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: 38°F - Low: 24°F
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Highs 30 to 45.
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Thursday:
High: 44°F - Low: 26°F
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Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 39 to 54.
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Friday:
High: 45°F - Low: 25°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 24 to 39. Highs 40 to 55.
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Nearby Trails
Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha Trail (Distance: 0.8 mi)
This section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most popular routes into the heart of Desolation Wilderness. The relatively high-elevation start, coupled with the ability to shave off 2.5 ...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Strawberry, CA - Hiking - length:12.6 mi
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Echo Lakes to Lake of the Woods & Ropi Lake Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi)
Lake of the Woods, with numerous coves, islands, and campsites, is a popular hiking destination accessible by maintained trail. The rest of Desolation Valley beyond Lake of the Woods is one of the mos...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Strawberry, CA - Hiking - length:13 mi
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Grass Lake (Distance: 1.3 mi)
Water, water everywhere: two lakes, two waterfalls, and three creek crossings … and in early season, or during heavy snow years, the trail itself may even be half submerged in flowing snowmelt. The st...
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes: Lake Tahoe"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:5 mi
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Glen Alpine to Susie & Heather Lakes & Lake Aloha Trail (Distance: 1.4 mi)
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:11.8 mi
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Horsetail Falls (Distance: 1.9 mi)
Horsetail Falls is a spectacular sight. The snowy cascade, spilling from cliffs that form the eastward rampart of a narrowing valley, beckons from the grand granite slabs of the trail, from the clear ...
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes: Lake Tahoe"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Pine Cone Acre Motel (Distance: 6 mi)
This 22 unit family resort located just off Highway 89 is nestled among tall pine trees in a quiet park-like setting with onsite heated pool picnic area and playground.
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735 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6500
Price from: $69
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Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe (Distance: 8 mi)
The Apex Inn is conveniently located on Emerald Bay Road, Hwy 50-89 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. We offer clean, quiet non smoking rooms in a serene Alpine setting near the campgrounds. We are also ...
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1171 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $65
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Pistantes Coyote Den (Distance: 8 mi)
Earl and Lorraine Pistante are the owners of Pistantes Coyote Den. They purchased the Motel in December of 2003. Earl was born and raised in the Bay Area and Lorraine from Idaho and moved to CA in 198...
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1211 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $102
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Tahoe Valley Lodge (Distance: 9 mi)
Your hotel is at the quiet wooded corner of Highway 50 and Tahoe Keys Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. Between Lake Tahoe and the pristine High Sierra mountains in a tranquil mountain setting of tall pi...
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2241 Lake Tahoe
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Price from: $212
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Econo Lodge South Lake Tahoe (Distance: 10 mi)
The Econo Lodge South Lake Tahoe is within walking distance of Lake Tahoe and El Dorado Beach. The hotel is located 3.5 miles from the casinos and 3 miles from the famous Heavenly Valley Ski Resort. A...
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2659 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $85
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