The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Canadarago Lake
Otsego County, New York · about 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Canadarago Lake
Canadarago Lake spreads over about 1,880 acres in Otsego County, New York.
It stretches about 3.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.6 miles. The water sits about 1,280 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Richfield Springs, is about 1 miles northeast. Utica, the nearest city, is about 21 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,280 ft
- County
- Otsego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Canadarago Lake
- Richfield Springsabout 1 mi northeast
- Springfieldabout 6.9 mi east
- Cooperstownabout 7.7 mi southeast
- Mohawkabout 12 mi north
- Uticanearest city, about 21 mi northwest
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Questions about Canadarago Lake
What fish are in Canadarago Lake?
Lakes like Canadarago Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Canadarago Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Canadarago Lake?
About 1,880 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Canadarago Lake?
Richfield Springs is about 1 miles northeast; Springfield is about 6.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Canadarago Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Canadarago Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
