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Western New York Outdoors
A Parks and Recreation Guide to locations for outdoor adventures in WNY.

Rushford Lake
Town of Rushford, Allegany County.

Description:

This man made lake (1920's) is about 120 feet at its deepest point and drains into the Genesee River.  The county beach is popular for swimming in the summer time.  It is located on the southern end by the mouth.  It is NYS DEC stocked for quality fishing with brook and brown trout.  The Caneadea Creek also has rainbow trout.  Bass, crappie, carp, perch, suckers, bullhead and sunfish are also part of this fishery.

Boaters and sailors can use the public boat launch.  Take Route 243, on the north section, to the end of Balcolm Beach Road.  Anglers can also access for shoreline fishing.

Rush Creek inlet and Rush Creek State Forest are to the south.  Russell Forest Road is a multi purpose trail that is used for hiking, biking, xcountry skiing and snowmobiling.

Maps:

Rushford Lake Townships of Rushford and Caneadea.	Rush Creek State Forest Southeast of Rushford Lake.

Images:  Click on a thumbnail pic to enlarge the image.

Rushford Lake Canadea Creek inlet on the west and Balcolm Beach south of Route 243.	Rushford Lake Outlet Caneadea Dam and picnic area.
Arrowhead Bay West bank near Hillcrest Road.	Rush Creek Inlet The southern tip of Rushford Lake to Rush Creek State Forest.

Other Related Sites:

Allegany County
Allegany History - Town of Rushford.
Rushford Lake Conservation Club
Rushford NY
R&K Marina

NYS DEC - Region 9, Fisherie information and Contour Map.
Camp Rushford - Youth education camp.

 

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