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Otsego County, New York

Canadarago Lake

Grade BGood · 10.3 ft clarity

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Limited DataMesotrophic

Canadarago Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Otsego County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

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Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Good clarity, visible to about 10.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.

MetricValueGrade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)10.3 ftB
PhosphorusNo data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)43Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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Fish Species

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County Ranking

Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Otsego County

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area
55 sq mi
Surface area
1,876 acres
Mean depth (est.)
32.8 ft
Shoreline
9.2 mi
Elevation
1,276 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby

4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Canadarago Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.

  • Richfield Springs (V) Wwtp
    Richfield Springs · 2.3 mi away · NPDES NY0031411
    Recent violation
  • J H Buhrmaster Co, Inc
    Scotia · 2.3 mi away · NPDES NY0242250
  • Stewart'S Ice Cream Shop 189
    Rotterdam · 3.4 mi away · NPDES NY0224529
  • Skinner & Damulis, Inc
    Richfield Springs · 3.6 mi away · NPDES NY0212571

Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2020-09-12

Monitoring stations: 1

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