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Muskellunge Lake

Coordinates: 44°17′50″N 075°41′40″W / 44.29722°N 75.69444°W / 44.29722; -75.69444
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Muskellunge Lake
Location of Muskellunge Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Muskellunge Lake in New York, USA.
Muskellunge Lake
Location of Muskellunge Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Muskellunge Lake in New York, USA.
Muskellunge Lake
LocationJefferson County, New York,
United States
Coordinates44°17′50″N 075°41′40″W / 44.29722°N 75.69444°W / 44.29722; -75.69444[1]
Primary outflowsIndian 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)
IslandsBig Island, Little Island
SettlementsOxbow, 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

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  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