Canada Lake is a 128-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Fulton County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Fulton County, Canada Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-30. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.8 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Canada Lake
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Ranked #4 of 7 lakes in Fulton County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Canada Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Stewarts Landing Dam (completed 1923), built primarily for recreation on the SPRITE CREEK; concrete-type dam, 40 ft tall and 350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 128 ac
- Normal storage
- 8,960 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 8,960 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 41.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00947 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Canada Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1201-0050 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.34 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2020-09-30
Monitoring stations: 1