Frenchman Claude Francois Seltier came to Sierra Valley (southeastern Plumas County) in 1858 to search for gold.
It’s now being found along Frenchman’s Creek and on the road to Frenchman Lake where riparian grasses, aspen and cottonwood are gilding the landscape.
With a shoreline of 21 miles and a surface area if 1,580 acres, Frenchman Lake is a favorite water for fishing and camping. In winter the lake freezes and ice fishing occurs there. 
Frenchman Lake (5,588′) – Patchy (10-50%)
