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Lime Lake
Location of Lime Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Lime Lake in New York, USA.
Lime Lake
Location in New York
Location of Lime Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Lime Lake in New York, USA.
Lime Lake
Location in the United States
Location Cattaraugus County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 42°25′38.78″N 78°28′45.16″W / 42.4274389°N 78.4792111°W / 42.4274389; -78.4792111
Primary outflows Lime Lake Outlet
Basin countries United States
Surface area 154 acres (0.62 km2)
Average depth 10 feet (3.0 m)
Max. depth 40 feet (12 m)
Surface elevation 1,637 feet (499 m)
Settlements Lime Lake, New York

Lime Lake is a reservoir in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. Lime Lake is an English translation of the Native American name Tecarnowundo.

Fish species present in the lake are yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, carp, rock bass, largemouth bass, walleye, tiger muskie, and black bullhead. There is a state owned carry down launch located off Potter Avenue on the east shore.

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