Lake Pleasant (Hamilton County, New York) facts for kids
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 Lake Pleasant
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Lake Pleasant
Location in the United States
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| Location | Adirondack Park, Hamilton County, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 43°28′44″N 74°22′37″W / 43.4787659°N 74.3769120°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Sacandaga Lake Outlet, Sucker Brook, Cherry Brook |
| Primary outflows | Sacandaga River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,475 acres (5.97 km2) |
| Average depth | 29 feet (8.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 62 feet (19 m) |
| Shore length1 | 9.6 miles (15.4 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,726 feet (526 m) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Lake Pleasant, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Pleasant is a beautiful lake found in the Adirondack Park in New York State, United States. It's located in Hamilton County, within the town also named Lake Pleasant. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities.
The lake is about four miles (6.4 km) long and one mile (1.6 km) wide. It stretches from the northeast to the southwest. The widest part of the lake is at its northeast end.
Exploring Lake Pleasant
The village of Speculator is located at the northern tip of Lake Pleasant. The hamlet of Lake Pleasant, which is the main town for the county, sits near the western end.
You can drive around the lake using NY Route 8 on the north side. South Shore Road goes along the southern part. These roads offer great views of the water and surrounding forests.
Water Connections
Lake Pleasant is connected to another lake called Sacandaga Lake. A small stream, the Sacandaga Outlet, links the two lakes. This stream flows under Route 8.
The Sacandaga River starts at the northern end of Lake Pleasant, near Speculator. This river helps drain water out of the lake.
Life Around the Lake
Many homes, both for vacations and year-round living, are built around Lake Pleasant. There's a public beach at the north end in Speculator. It's a great spot for swimming and relaxing.
Most of the shops and businesses are found along Route 8 and near Speculator. The area along South Shore Road is mostly quiet neighborhoods.
Fishing in the Lake
Lake Pleasant is a popular spot for fishing! The lake is home to many different kinds of fish.
- smallmouth bass
- walleye
- yellow perch
- rainbow trout
- brown trout
- rock bass
- chain pickerel
- sunfish
- black bullhead
There is a public boat launch on the north shore. This makes it easy for people to put their boats in the water. You can also reach Lake Pleasant from Sacandaga Lake through a navigable channel.
