Muskellunge Lake

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Muskellunge Lake
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Muskellunge Lake
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Muskellunge Lake
Location Jefferson County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 44°17′50″N075°41′40″W / 44.29722°N 75.69444°W / 44.29722; -75.69444 [1]
Primary outflows Indian River
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area288 acres (1.17 km2)
Max. depth25 feet (7.6 m)
Shore length15.4 miles (8.7 km)
Surface elevation302 feet (92 m)
Islands Big Island, Little Island
Settlements Oxbow, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Muskellunge Lake is located by Oxbow, New York. The outlet flows into the Indian River. Fish species present in the lake are largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike, and black crappie. There is a state owned carry down on New Connecticut Road. There is also an access at the northeast shore campground. [2]

References

  1. "Muskellunge Lake". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved Jan 15, 2021.
  2. Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2004-01-01), Western Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN   1885010672, OCLC   61449593