Sacandaga Lake
| Sacandaga Lake | |
|---|---|
Sacandaga Lake Outlet | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,608 acres (6.51 km2)[1] |
| Average depth | 28 feet (8.5 m) |
| Max. depth | 60 feet (18 m)[2] |
| Shore length1 | 13.2 miles (21.2 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,526 feet (465 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Speculator, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Sacandaga Lake (sa-kuhn-DAH-ga) is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in
Lake Pleasant, which is the source of the Sacandaga River
.
The lake covers an area of 1,608 acres (651 ha), entirely within the boundaries of New York's Adirondack Park, a mean depth of 28 feet (8.5 m), and a maximum depth greater than 50 feet (15 m).[4] It lies at an altitude of 1,725 feet (526 m).
Moffitt Beach State Campground is a popular camping site on the lake.[5]
Fishing
Fish species present in the lake are brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, pickerel, and brown bullhead. There is a state owned public access with parking for 30 trucks and trailers.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Sacandaga Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Sacandaga Lake" (PDF). dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ American Automobile Association (1954). Northeastern Tour Book Including Eastern Canada. p. 169. Retrieved Sep 24, 2016.
- ^ a b New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "Sacandaga Lake" (PDF). In and Around The Adirondack Park. Retrieved Sep 24, 2016.
- ^ "Moffitt Beach State Campground". adirondackexperience.com. Retrieved Sep 24, 2016.
- OCLC 61449593
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