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Notable lake · Fresno, California

Mott Lake

Mott Lake is a lake in Fresno, California.

Mott Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Mott Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mott Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.45405, -118.88243. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mott Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Mott Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mott Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mott Lake?

    Nearby: Mount Izaak Walton (viewpoint, 2 km), Nüümü Hu Hupi (lake, 5 km), Lake of the Lone Indian (lake, 7 km), Red Slate Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Recess Pass (viewpoint, 10 km), Lake Virginia (lake, 10 km).

    Is Mott Lake worth visiting?

    Mott Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.