Lake Abanakee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Abanakee |
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 Lake Abanakee
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Lake Abanakee
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hamilton County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°45′55″N 74°15′19″W / 43.7653424°N 74.2551486°W, 43°47′53″N 74°13′47″W / 43.7981200°N 74.2295928°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Indian River |
| Primary outflows | Indian River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,017 acres (4.12 km2) |
| Average depth | 12 feet (3.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 27 feet (8.2 m) |
| Shore length1 | 10.5 miles (16.9 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,601 feet (488 m) |
| Islands | 9 |
| Settlements | Indian Lake, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Abanakee is a cool place to visit in New York State. It's a large body of water located northeast of the town of Indian Lake. This lake is actually a reservoir, which means it's a man-made lake used to store water.
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Discover Lake Abanakee
Lake Abanakee covers a big area, about 1,017 acres (or 4.12 square kilometers). It's not super deep, with an average depth of 12 feet (about 3.7 meters). The deepest spot you can find is around 27 feet (about 8.2 meters).
The lake is quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 1,601 feet (488 meters) above sea level. It also has 9 islands, which are fun to explore!
Where Does the Water Come From?
Water flows into Lake Abanakee from the Indian River. This same river also carries water out of the lake. So, the Indian River is both the lake's main water source and its outflow.
What Animals Live Here?
Lake Abanakee is home to many different kinds of fish. If you like fishing, you might find:
- northern pike
- white sucker
- smallmouth bass
- largemouth bass
- black bullhead
- yellow perch
- rock bass
- And different types of sunfish
Fun Activities at the Lake
If you enjoy being on the water, Lake Abanakee is a great spot for canoeing! There are two special places called canoe launches where you can easily put your canoe into the water.
- One launch is on the west side of the lake, off Big Brook Road.
- The second launch is on the south side, off Jerry Savarie Road.
These launches make it easy for you to get out and explore the lake by canoe.
