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Fifth Lake
Fifth Lake is located in New York Adirondack Park
Fifth Lake
Fifth Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Fifth Lake is located in the United States
Fifth Lake
Fifth Lake
Location in the United States
Location Hamilton County, New York
Coordinates 43°44′53″N 74°47′31″W / 43.7480012°N 74.7919972°W / 43.7480012; -74.7919972
Type Lake
Primary inflows Sixth Lake
Primary outflows Fourth Lake
Basin countries United States
Surface area 13 acres (0.053 km2)
Average depth 5 feet (1.5 m)
Max. depth 20 feet (6.1 m)
Shore length1 .6 miles (0.97 km)
Surface elevation 1,706 feet (520 m)
Settlements Inlet, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Fifth Lake is a cool lake located near Inlet, New York. It's part of a famous group of lakes called the Fulton Chain Lakes. This lake is like a connector in a watery chain. It gets water from Sixth Lake through a small creek. Then, its water flows out into Fourth Lake through a channel.

Exploring Fifth Lake

Fifth Lake is a small but important part of the Fulton Chain. This chain of lakes is very popular for boating and fishing. It's a beautiful area in the Adirondack Park of New York. The lake is about 13 acres big. It's not very deep, usually around 5 feet, but some spots can be up to 20 feet deep.

Location and Connections

Fifth Lake is found in Hamilton County, New York. It sits at an elevation of about 1,706 feet above sea level. Its connections to Sixth Lake and Fourth Lake make it a key part of the Fulton Chain's flow. You can even reach Fifth Lake by boat from Fourth Lake through a channel.

Fish and Wildlife

Fifth Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. This makes it a great spot for fishing! You might find several species swimming in its waters.

What Fish Live Here?

Some of the fish you can catch or spot in Fifth Lake include:

These fish make the lake a lively place. They are part of the natural ecosystem.

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