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) |
| Max. depth | 66 ft (20 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 beautiful lake located in Livingston County, New York. It is the westernmost of New York's eleven famous Finger Lakes. You can find it off Interstate 390, about 15 miles south of Interstate 90.
About Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake flows from south to north. Its water enters from the Town of Conesus. The water then leaves through Conesus Creek in Lakeville. Lakeville is a small community in the Town of Livonia. Conesus Creek eventually flows into the Genesee River near Avon.
Conesus Lake is about 8 miles long. Its deepest point is 66 feet.
In 2006, a fish disease called viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) was found in the lake. This disease affects fish, but it is not harmful to humans. It can spread between different bodies of water. This happens through things like live bait fish or contaminated fishing gear.
The first steamboat on Conesus Lake was called the "Jessie." It started operating on July 1, 1874, after the Civil War.
Fun Activities at Conesus Lake
Every year on July 3, people around Conesus Lake celebrate a tradition called the "Ring of Fire." The Conesus Lake Association sponsors this event. People light road flares all around the lake. They also set off fireworks.
The celebration usually begins at dusk. Around 10:00 PM, about 10,000 flares are lit. It creates a beautiful ring of light around the lake.
In the winter, when the lake freezes, it becomes a great spot for activities. People enjoy snowmobiling and ice fishing on the frozen surface.
Fishing at Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. You can find fish like walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. There are also smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and tiger muskie.
There are several places to access the lake for fishing. You can use a state-owned boat ramp off East Lake Road. There are also hand launch areas on Pebble Beach Road and US-20A in Lakeville. Another option is a car top launch on the south shore off NY-256.
See also
In Spanish: Conesus Lake para niños
