Conesus Lake facts for kids
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The east shore, seen from Long Point Park
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 Conesus Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Conesus Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Livingston County, New York, United States |
| Group | Finger Lakes |
| Coordinates | 42°46′47″N 77°43′00″W / 42.77972°N 77.71667°W |
| Lake type | Ground moraine |
| Primary inflows | Conesus Inlet, Wilking Creek, Denshore Gully, Sand Point Gully, Long Point Gully, North Gully, South Gully, Cottonwood Gully, North Mc Millian Creek |
| Primary outflows | Conesus Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 8 miles (13 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 3,420 acres (1,380 ha) |
| Average depth | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Water volume | .039 cu mi (0.16 km3) |
| Shore length1 | 18.5 miles (29.8 km) |
| Surface elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Settlements | Livonia, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Conesus Lake is a pretty body of water in Livingston County, New York. It is the westernmost of the famous Finger Lakes. The lake is the fifth smallest of the eleven Finger Lakes. Families love visiting it for outdoor fun. It sits near Interstate 390 and south of Interstate 90.
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Discover the Geography of Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake is about eight miles (13 km) long. Its deepest spot reaches down 66 feet (20 m). Water enters the lake at the south end through the Conesus Inlet. The inlet is located in the Town of Conesus. The water then flows northward toward its exit point at Conesus Creek. This creek runs through Lakeville in the Town of Livonia. After leaving the lake, the stream feeds into the large Genesee River near Avon.
Long ago, steam-powered boats traveled across the water. The first steamboat on the lake was named the "Jessie." It made its first voyage on July 1, 1874.
In August 2006, scientists studied the lake's wildlife. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation found a germ called viral hemorrhagic septicemia. This sickness hurts fish but cannot harm humans. People protect the waters by keeping boats clean. They also avoid spreading dirty bait fish between different lakes.
Fun Outdoor Activities and Lake Traditions
Conesus Lake offers wonderful adventures throughout every season of the year.
The Ring of Fire Celebration
Every summer on July 3, local people celebrate an exciting holiday tradition. This event is called the "Ring of Fire." Thousands of neighbors place glowing red road flares along the beaches. At ten o'clock at night, around 10,000 flares burn brightly together. Families then watch colorful fireworks burst across the night sky over the water.
Fishing and Winter Sports
Anglers enjoy catching many types of freshwater fish in the calm waters. You can find walleye, northern pike, and tasty yellow perch. Other popular catches include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and tiger muskie.
Boaters use public ramps along East Lake Road, Pebble Beach Road, and US-20A. Another car-top boat launch rests off NY-256. During cold winter months, thick ice covers the water. People then visit the lake to enjoy snowmobiling and ice fishing safely.
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Aerial view of Conesus Lake
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Fireworks during the Ring of Fire; the red lights at the bottom are flares
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Artwork in Building Formerly Known as St. Michael's Mission in 2024
See also
In Spanish: Conesus Lake para niños
