Conesus Lake
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| Conesus Lake | |
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| Location | Finger Lakes, New York |
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| Lake type | Ground Moraine |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. width | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Max. depth | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Frozen | Winter |
| Islands | none |
Conesus Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes in western New York. It is western-most of eleven total Finger Lakes. The lake's outlet is in Lakeville, New York a hamlet in the Town of Livonia, New York in Livingston County, south of Rochester, New York. The lake's inlet is in the Town of Conesus, New York. The lake flows south-to-north; its outlet flows into the Genesee River near Avon, New York. It is located off Interstate 390 (exit 9), about 15 miles south of Interstate 90.
Conesus Lake is eight miles (13 kilometers) long. Conesus Lake Boat Launch is a state park at the east shore, near the village of Livonia. Conesus Lake's maximum depth is 66 feet (20 meters).
The lake was the first outside the contiguous Great Lakes waterways to be stricken with a new strain of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), an infectious fish disease responsible for mass die-offs of many species, but not linked to any human health concerns.[1] The disease is spread between waterways through live or frozen bait fish, roe, contaminated fishing equipment or live water wells in boats.
Some notable areas around Conesus Lake:
- The Conesus Inn
- Camp Stella Maris
- A summer camp that offers a number of residential and day camping programs in the summer. Winter programs are offered as well. Counselors are often young adults from the area.
- Minnehan's
- Located just above the north end of the lake, Minnehan's is a restaurant that includes games such as a miniature golf course, a go-kart track, batting cages, and an arcade.
- The Beachcomber
- A restaurant located on the western shore of the lake. Tables are available indoors and outdoors, and the restaurant has a dock where boat owners can tie up.
- Vitale Park
- On the northern end of Conesus Lake, this park has a shallow sand-filled non-lifeguarded swimming area where boats can drop anchor and jump out and swim in the shallow water. There is also a playground, and there is usually some type of concert on Sunday evenings during the months of July and August.
- Southern Shores Campground
- Private owned campground that welcomes daily to seasonal campers. It's maintained with much care to allow the campers to enjoy the beauty of our lake.
- Conesus Lake Campground
Every July 3, the residents of the lake participate in a tradition called the Lake of Fire, sponsored by the Conesus Lake Association. They light road flares all around the lake and shoot off fireworks. The festivities typically start at dusk, with approximately 10,000 flares lit at 10:00P.M.
Conesus Lake also has two marinas on the eastern side of the lake, Smith Boys Jansen Marina and Leisure Time Marina. Conesus Lake also has two campgrounds, Southerns Shores Campground and Conesus Lake Campground
When frozen over in the winter, Conesus Lake is used for snowmobiling and ice fishing.
[edit] References
- ^ Crawford, Franklin. Cornell researchers confirm that deadly fish virus has spread to 19 species, threatening sport-fishing industry. Chronicle Online. Cornell University. May 17, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2007.
[edit] External Links
Media related to Conesus Lake at Wikimedia Commons.
