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lake classifications broad categories of lake types; eg. " oligotrophic, " " mesotrophic, " and " eutrophic "

lake zones specific water zones; e.g., shallow water. water

landlocked fish any species that is limited to a body of fresh water without access to the sea

lateral line the line along the side of the body of a fish which is sensitive to vibrations

leader the transition between the line and the lure, often made of heavier line, lighter line, or wire

light conditions refers to intensity of daylight; e.g., cloudy day -- low light conditions, sunny day -- high light conditions

line standards fishing line is often rated by pound-test, which refers to the amount of steady strain a line can withstand; other factors are limpness, shock and abrasion resistance, diameter, and elasticity

littoral zone shallow-water zone

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