East Caroga Lake facts for kids
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 East Caroga Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
East Caroga Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Fulton County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°07′41″N 074°28′51″W / 43.12806°N 74.48083°W |
| Primary inflows | West Caroga Lake |
| Primary outflows | Caroga Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 198 acres (0.80 km2) |
| Average depth | 13 feet (4.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 48 feet (15 m) |
| Shore length1 | 5.1 miles (8.2 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,450 feet (440 m) |
| Settlements | Caroga Lake, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
East Caroga Lake is a beautiful lake found in the Town of Caroga, near the small community of Caroga Lake, New York. It's a great spot for fishing, especially for warm water fish and rainbow trout. A small channel connects East Caroga Lake to its neighbor, West Caroga Lake.
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About East Caroga Lake
East Caroga Lake is located in Fulton County, within the state of New York, in the United States. The lake covers an area of about 198 acres (0.80 km2). It has an average depth of 13 feet (4.0 m) and can reach a maximum depth of 48 feet (15 m). The shoreline stretches for about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Caroga" has an interesting history. It comes from an old Native American village that used to be nearby. This village was also known as "Caroga."
Fishing Adventures
East Caroga Lake is a popular place for fishing. Many different types of fish live in its waters. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of species.
What Fish You Can Catch
Some of the fish you might find in East Caroga Lake include:
- white sucker
- rainbow trout
- rock bass
- chain pickerel
- brown bullhead
- yellow perch
- pumpkinseed sunfish
- smallmouth bass
How to Access the Lake
Getting to East Caroga Lake is easy for visitors. There is a special beach launch area. This launch is part of the NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) campground. You can find it on NY-29A. The campground is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Gloversville, New York. If you don't have your own boat, don't worry! Boat rentals are available right at the campground.
