North Sandy Pond facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Sandy Pond |
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 North Sandy Pond
Location in New York Adirondack Park
North Sandy Pond
Location in the United States
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| Location | Oswego County, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°39′22″N 76°10′55″W / 43.6561170°N 76.1820572°W |
| Primary inflows | South Sandy Pond, Skinner Creek, Lindsey Creek, Blind Creek, Little Sandy Creek |
| Primary outflows | Lake Ontario |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,338 acres (9.46 km2) |
| Average depth | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
| Max. depth | 13 feet (4.0 m) |
| Shore length1 | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
| Surface elevation | 243 feet (74 m) |
| Islands | 1 Carl Island |
| Settlements | Sandy Creek, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
North Sandy Pond, also known as North Pond, is a freshwater lake in New York State. It is located west of the village of Sandy Creek. This lake is a popular spot for fishing and enjoying nature.
About North Sandy Pond
North Sandy Pond is a natural lake found in both Oswego County and Jefferson County. It is quite large, covering an area of about 2,338 acres (which is about 9.46 square kilometers). The lake is not very deep, with an average depth of around 5 feet (1.5 meters). Its deepest point reaches about 13 feet (4 meters).
Water flows into North Sandy Pond from several smaller creeks. These include South Sandy Pond, Skinner Creek, Lindsey Creek, Blind Creek, and Little Sandy Creek. The water then flows out of North Sandy Pond into the much larger Lake Ontario. This connection makes it an important part of the local water system. The lake's shoreline stretches for about 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers).
Fish and Fishing Fun
North Sandy Pond is well-known for its many different types of fish. If you enjoy fishing, you might catch a variety of species here! Some of the common fish found in the lake include:
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill
- Northern pike
- Steelhead
- Smallmouth bass
- Silver bass
- Rock bass
- Largemouth bass
- Walleye
- Black bullhead
There are special places called "fee launches" where you can put your boat into the water. These are located at Skinner Creek and Lindsey Creek. You can find them off County Route 3 on the east side of the lake. These launches make it easy for people to go fishing or boating on North Sandy Pond.
