West Caroga Lake facts for kids
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 West Caroga Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
West Caroga Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Fulton County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°08′13″N 74°29′44″W / 43.13702°N 74.49542°W |
| Primary inflows | Mead Creek |
| Primary outflows | East Caroga Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 275 acres (1.11 km2) |
| Average depth | 13 feet (4.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 74 feet (23 m) |
| Shore length1 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,453 feet (443 m) |
| Settlements | Caroga Lake, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
West Caroga Lake is a lovely lake located in the Town of Caroga in Fulton County, New York. It's a popular spot for fishing and enjoying the outdoors. This lake is special because it connects to East Caroga Lake through a small channel.
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West Caroga Lake: A Fun Place to Visit
Where is West Caroga Lake?
West Caroga Lake is found in the beautiful Adirondack Park in New York. The nearby village of Caroga Lake, New York is also named after the lake. It's a great place for people who love nature and outdoor activities.
What's in a Name?
The name "Caroga" comes from an old Native American village that used to be nearby. It's interesting how places often get their names from history and the people who lived there long ago!
Fishing Adventures!
West Caroga Lake is known for its excellent fishing, especially for fish that prefer warmer water. But it's also the only place in Fulton County where you can catch a special fish called a splake. A splake is a unique type of fish that is a mix between a brook trout and a lake trout.
Many different kinds of fish live in West Caroga Lake, including:
- Smallmouth bass
- Lake whitefish
- Landlocked salmon
- White sucker
- Rainbow trout
- Rock bass
- Chain pickerel
- Brown bullhead
- Yellow perch
- Pumpkinseed sunfish
- Splake
Because of the lake's unique shape and different depths, anglers (that's what we call people who fish!) can try to catch both warm-water fish and trout. Sometimes, rainbow trout even swim into West Caroga Lake from East Caroga Lake through the connecting channel. So, you never know what you might catch!
