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The Rakes Millpond can be found on the Woolwine USGS quad topo map. Rakes Millpond is a reservoir in Floyd County in the state of Virginia. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 36.8665, -80.2839 and the altitude is 2484 feet (757 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Rakes Millpond should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Rakes Millpond 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: Reservoir
Latitude: 36.8665
Longitude: -80.2839
Elevation: 2484 ft (757 m)
Locator Map - Rakes Millpond
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
High: 82°F - Low: 62°F
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Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds.
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Friday:
High: 76°F - Low: 50°F
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A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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Saturday:
High: 71°F - Low: 51°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 50s.
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Sunday:
High: 73°F - Low: 56°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 50s.
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Monday:
High: 76°F - Low: 58°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.
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Tuesday:
High: 79°F - Low: 55°F
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Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.
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From the guidebook "Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway"
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