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Porphyry Lake can be found on the Mount Lyell USGS quad topo map. Porphyry Lake is a lake in Madera County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 37.6280, -119.3354 and the altitude is 10151 feet (3094 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Porphyry Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Porphyry 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: 37.6280
Longitude: -119.3354
Elevation: 10151 ft (3094 m)
Locator Map - Porphyry Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 68°F - Low: 41°F
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Sunny. Not as cool. Highs 60 to 70 at 5000 feet...49 to 59 at 8000 feet.
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Monday:
High: 75°F - Low: 43°F
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Sunny...warmer. Highs 65 to 75 at 5000 feet... 55 to 65 at 8000 feet.
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Tuesday:
High: 82°F - Low: 48°F
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Clear. Highs 69 to 79 at 5000 feet... 60 to 70 at 8000 feet. Lows 43 to 53 at 5000 feet...30 to 40 at 8000 feet.
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Wednesday:
High: 88°F - Low: 52°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 76 to 86 at 5000 feet...66 to 76 at 8000 feet. Lows 47 to 57 at 5000 feet... 34 to 44 at 8000 feet.
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Thursday:
High: 88°F - Low: 52°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 76 to 86 at 5000 feet...66 to 76 at 8000 feet. Lows 47 to 57 at 5000 feet... 34 to 44 at 8000 feet.
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Friday:
High: 87°F - Low: 53°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 76 to 86 at 5000 feet...66 to 76 at 8000 feet. Lows 47 to 57 at 5000 feet... 34 to 44 at 8000 feet.
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