Lake LeBoeuf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake LeBoeuf |
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 Lake LeBoeuf
Location in Pennsylvania
Lake LeBoeuf
Location in the United States
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| Location | Waterford, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41°55′59″N 79°59′13″W / 41.933°N 79.987°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary inflows | Trout Run, LeBoeuf Creek |
| Primary outflows | LeBoeuf Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | Waterford Township |
| Max. length | 2,535 feet (773 m) |
| Max. width | 2,365 feet (721 m) |
| Surface area | 0.32 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,166 ft (355 m) above sea level |
| Frozen | Late October Early November–March yearly |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Waterford, Pennsylvania |
Lake LeBoeuf is a natural lake in Pennsylvania. It is about 70 acres (0.32 square kilometers) in size. You can find it in Waterford Township, right next to the town of Waterford in Erie County. This lake is a great spot for boating and fishing. It even has two public boat ramps!
About Lake LeBoeuf
Lake LeBoeuf is a special type of lake called a glacial lake. This means it was formed by huge sheets of ice, called glaciers, thousands of years ago. It is also a kettle lake. Kettle lakes form when a large chunk of ice breaks off a glacier and gets buried in the ground. When the ice melts, it leaves a bowl-shaped hole that fills with water.
The bottom of Lake LeBoeuf is mostly muddy and not very deep. Water flows into the lake from two streams: Trout Run and LeBoeuf Creek. LeBoeuf Creek is also the main stream that carries water out of the lake.
Fish and Wildlife
Lake LeBoeuf is home to many different kinds of fish. If you go fishing there, you might catch:
Invasive Species
In 2014, scientists found an invasive species in Lake LeBoeuf. An invasive species is a plant or animal that is not native to an area and can cause harm to the environment. The species found was the round goby. Round gobies are small fish that can compete with native fish for food and space. They can also eat the eggs of other fish. It is important to prevent the spread of invasive species to protect the lake's natural ecosystem.
