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Merced Lake can be found on the Merced Peak USGS quad topo map. Merced Lake is a lake in Mariposa County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 37.7380, -119.4129 and the altitude is 7208 feet (2197 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Merced Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Merced 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: 37.7380
Longitude: -119.4129
Elevation: 7208 ft (2197 m)
Locator Map - Merced Lake
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Local Weather
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Saturday:
High: 50°F - Low: 27°F
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Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers... Scattered snow showers near the crest. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Snow level 6000 feet. Highs 44 to 52 at 5000 feet... 38 to 46 at 8000 feet.
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Sunday:
High: 48°F - Low: 30°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 42 to 50 at 5000 feet...36 to 44 at 8000 feet.
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Monday:
High: 43°F - Low: 25°F
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Snow showers likely. Breezy. Chance of snow 70 percent. Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. Highs 38 to 46 at 5000 feet... 32 to 42 at 8000 feet. West winds 25 to 30 mph over higher elevations. Gusts up to 45 mph over higher elevations.
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Tuesday:
High: 42°F - Low: 25°F
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Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 36 to 44 at 5000 feet...28 to 38 at 8000 feet.
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Wednesday:
High: 44°F - Low: 26°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 36 to 44 at 5000 feet...28 to 38 at 8000 feet. Lows 25 to 35 at 5000 feet... 13 to 23 at 8000 feet.
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Thursday:
High: 51°F - Low: 28°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 46 to 55 at 5000 feet...39 to 49 at 8000 feet. Lows 26 to 36 at 5000 feet... 14 to 24 at 8000 feet.
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Friday:
High: 52°F - Low: --°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs 46 to 55 at 5000 feet...39 to 49 at 8000 feet. Lows 26 to 36 at 5000 feet... 14 to 24 at 8000 feet.
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Nearby Trails
Merced Lake High Sierra Camp (Distance: 0.1 mi)
Merced Lake is the site of the largest of the High Sierra Camps and the farthest from any trailhead. The hike up the Giant Staircase along the Merced River allows you to experience the river in its ma...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Merced, CA - Hiking - length:26.8 mi
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Merced Lake Waterfalls (Distance: 1.5 mi)
The Merced Lake area contains many long crisscrossing backpacking trails. Much of the national park is inaccessible by car, since building roads would harm the environment and the natural beauty of th...
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From the guidebook "Waterfall Lover's Guide: Northern California"
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Yosemite Valley, CA - Hiking - length:37 mi
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Merced River High Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi)
This extended backpack route is one of Yosemite’s best-kept secrets. There is lots of trail traffic between Yosemite Valley and Merced Lake, but not much beyond. A few hikers go on to Red Peak Fork, t...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Yosemite National Park"
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Merced, CA - Hiking - length:51.5 mi
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Merced Lake Trail (Distance: 2.9 mi)
Best done in three days with overnight stops at Little Yosemite Valley and Merced Lake, this hike is often done in two by energetic weekend hikers. Its route, up a fantastic river canyon, is one of th...
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From the guidebook "Top Trails Yosemite"
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El Portal, CA - Hiking - length:28.4 mi
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Clouds Rest Trail (Distance: 4.4 mi)
Although Clouds Rest is higher than Half Dome, it is easier and safer to climb, and it provides far better views of the park than does popular, often overcrowded Half Dome. Except for its last 300 yar...
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From the guidebook "Top Trails Yosemite"
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El Portal, CA - Hiking - length:14 mi
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Nearby Hotels
The Ahwahnee (Distance: 9 mi)
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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1 Ahwahnee Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Price from: $413
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The Ahwahnee (Distance: 9 mi)
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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1 Ahwahnee Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Price from: $457
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Curry Village (Distance: 10 mi)
The largest lodging facility in Yosemite Valley Curry Village offers a motel and cabins with and without private bathrooms and canvas tent cabins without plumbing. Although Curry Village is the larges...
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9001 Village Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Price from: $29
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls (Distance: 10 mi)
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
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9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Price from: $233
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Ahwahnee Hotel (Distance: 13 mi)
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite fa ade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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1 Ahwahnee Road
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Price from: $482
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