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Moreau Lake (New York)

Coordinates: 43°13′53″N 073°42′42″W / 43.23139°N 73.71167°W / 43.23139; -73.71167
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Moreau Lake
Location of Moreau Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Moreau Lake in New York, USA.
Moreau Lake
Location of Moreau Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Moreau Lake in New York, USA.
Moreau Lake
LocationSaratoga County, New York,
United States
Coordinates43°13′53″N 073°42′42″W / 43.23139°N 73.71167°W / 43.23139; -73.71167[1]
TypeLake
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area128 acres (0.52 km2)[2]
Average depth32 feet (9.8 m)
Max. depth50 feet (15 m)
Shore length13.6 miles (5.8 km)
Surface elevation338 feet (103 m)
SettlementsFortsville, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Moreau Lake is located west of Fortsville, New York. Fish species present in the lake are rainbow trout, pickerel, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. There is a boat rental place on the lake. There is a state owned boat launch and carry down in Moreau Lake State Park. No motors are allowed on this lake.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Moreau Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Moreau lake". dec.ny.gov. nysdec. 1998. Retrieved 10 May 2017. data
  3. ^ Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2011-01-01), Central Southeastern Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN 9781885010667, OCLC 61449593