Canadice Lake


Canadice Lake is the smallest Finger Lake of western New York. The lake is located approximately south of Rochester. The name is derived from the Iroquois word ska-ne-a-dice, meaning long lake.

Description

Canadice Lake is long and wide at its widest point. The lake has a surface area of and a maximum depth of. Its shoreline is long.
The lake is used as a water source of Rochester, New York. To protect the water quality, no houses are permitted on its shore and boats are limited to in length and a must have a 10-horsepower engine or less. Swimming, camping and contamination of the water are prohibited. Previously, a free permit was required to fish or boat on the lake, but that permit system has been discontinued and they are no longer required.

Recreation

Canadice Lake features several trout species for recreational fishing, including lake trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. All three trout species are annually stocked in the lake by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Landlocked Atlantic salmon are occasionally stocked as well.
An unimproved gravel boat ramp is available for launching boats on the lake's east side, and a cartop launch is available at the south end of the lake.