Onondaga Lake - Syracuse, NY
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N 43° 05.767 W 076° 12.206
18T E 402062 N 4772191
"Onondaga Lake has two natural tributaries that contribute approximately 70% of the total water flow to the lake. These tributaries are: Ninemile Creek and Onondaga Creek. "
Waymark Code: WMQ1C9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2015
Views: 1
Wikipedia: "Dating back to the 1600s, Onondaga Lake has always shown reports of a cold-water system supporting certain types of fish. Around the late 1800s, degradation occurred and the fish that once thrived in the lake, such as the American eel, Atlantic Salmon and Whitefish declined. The decrease in population was resulting from the increase in temperatures because of severe pollution and human activities taking place. Even though the species are starting to gain popularity in this lake once again, the evidence shows that pollution had a direct impact on the fish that once inhabited this environment.
A survey in 1928 showed the lake was habitat for only ten remaining species. After clean-up and restoration efforts, researchers found a total of 54 species of fish captured in the lake between 1990 and 1999. The quality of sport fishing for large and small-mouth bass has gained national acclaim.
In 2011, Brown Trout were listed among Onondaga Lake's Common Species, and Lake Sturgeon, stocked in nearby Oneida Lake, had returned. In addition, in recent years, areas around the lake has become an overwintering spot for bald eagles, a demonstration that the fishing is good."
Lake Type: Glacial lake
Coordinates location: Onondaga Lake Park
Max. Length: 4.6 miles long
Max. Width: 1 mile wide
Max. Depth: 63 feet
Surface area: 4.6 square miles
Website: [Web Link]
Parking / trail head: Not Listed
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