Balsam Lake (New York) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Balsam Lake
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Location	Chenango County, New York, United States
Coordinates	42°33′04″N 75°45′48″W / 42.55111°N 75.76333°W / 42.55111; -75.76333
Type	Lake
Primary inflows	Balsam Creek
Primary outflows	Balsam Creek
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	153 acres (0.62 km2)
Average depth	5 feet (1.5 m)
Max. depth	11 ft (3.4 m)
Surface elevation	1,660 ft (510 m)
Settlements	Pharsalia, New York

Balsam Lake is a lake in New York. It is a man-made lake, meaning it was created by people. You can find it near a place called Pharsalia, New York.

What Lives in Balsam Lake?

Balsam Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you go fishing there, you might catch:

• Tiger muskellunge
• Largemouth bass
• Pumpkinseed sunfish
• Pickerel
• Yellow perch

Visiting Balsam Lake

People can visit Balsam Lake. There is a special access point for visitors. It is a state-owned "carry down" spot. This means you can carry your boat or gear down to the water. You can find this access point off County Route 7. It is about 4 miles north of a town called McDonough.