Oxbow Lake (New York) facts for kids
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Northeast end of Oxbow Lake looking southwest. Oxbow Mountain (elev. 695 m [2280 ft]) is in the center.
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 Oxbow Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Oxbow Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Hamilton County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°26′33″N 74°28′54″W / 43.4423806°N 74.4815697°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Part of | Sacandaga River Basin |
| Primary inflows | Three (3) unnamed tributaries including the discharge from Airdwood Lake |
| Primary outflows | Unnamed outlet to Piseco Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.9 miles (3.1 km) |
| Max. width | 0.58 miles (0.93 km) |
| Surface area | 312 acres (1.26 km2) |
| Max. depth | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
| Shore length1 | 4.3 miles (6.9 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,706 feet (520 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Oxbow Lake is a beautiful, natural lake in the Adirondack Park in New York. It covers about 312 acres (1.26 km2), which is a large area of water. The lake is almost two miles long and is a great spot for outdoor fun and enjoying nature.
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About Oxbow Lake
Oxbow Lake is a natural lake, meaning it formed on its own over many years. It is located in Hamilton County, New York. The lake stretches from the northeast to the southwest. At its widest point, it is nearly 0.6 miles (0.97 km) across.
Where is Oxbow Lake?
This lake is found in two towns: Lake Pleasant and Arietta. Both of these towns are in Hamilton County, New York. The lake is also part of the large and beautiful Adirondack Park.
What's Around the Lake?
Oxbow Lake has about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) of shoreline, and there are no islands in the lake. Along the southeast side of the lake, you'll find homes where people live, some all year and some just for vacations.
Other parts of the lake's edge are mostly untouched. This is because there are many wet, marshy areas, especially at the ends of the lake. Also, the entire northwest side of the lake is part of the Jessup River Wild Forest. This is a protected area where nature can thrive.
Roads Near the Lake
Several roads are close to Oxbow Lake. NY Route 8 runs along the southeast shoreline. Oxbow Road crosses the lake where water flows in on the northeast end. Old Piseco Road, which is also called County Route 24, crosses the lake where water flows out on the southwest end.
Fishing in Oxbow Lake
Oxbow Lake is a great place for fishing! It's known as a "warm-water fishery" because it's not very deep. This means the water gets warmer, which is perfect for certain types of fish. Many people come here to catch Largemouth Bass and Pickerel. These are two popular fish species found in the lake.
