Eighth Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eighth Lake
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Location	Hamilton County, New York
Coordinates	43°46′45″N 74°42′08″W / 43.7790295°N 74.7023459°W / 43.7790295; -74.7023459
Type	Lake
Primary outflows	Seventh Lake
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	314 acres (1.27 km2)
Average depth	39 feet (12 m)
Max. depth	81 feet (25 m)
Shore length1	4 miles (6.4 km)
Surface elevation	1,788 feet (545 m)
Islands	1
Settlements	Inlet, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Boat access at 8th Lake Campground

Eighth Lake is a beautiful lake found near Inlet, New York. It is one of the many lakes that make up the famous Fulton Chain of Lakes. These lakes are connected by rivers and streams, forming a long waterway.

Eighth Lake is connected to Seventh Lake by a small creek. This means water flows from Eighth Lake into Seventh Lake.

What Lives in the Lake?

Eighth Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you like fishing, you might find:

• Brown trout
• Lake trout
• Lake whitefish
• Smelt
• Rainbow trout
• Black bullhead
• Landlocked salmon
• Pumpkinseed sunfish

These fish make the lake a great spot for anglers!

Visiting Eighth Lake

Eighth Lake is a popular place for outdoor activities. There is a special boat ramp at the Eighth Lake Campground. This ramp is owned by the state and has a hard surface, making it easy to launch boats. You can find it right off NY-28.

The campground offers a great way to enjoy the lake. You can go boating, fishing, or just relax by the water.