Lake · Richfield Springs, Otsego, New York
Canadarago Lake
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
60°F
Wind
1 mph SW
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 71°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Rain
Temp 63°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.06 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 54°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 69°F / Low 54°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 52°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Canadarago Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Ordinary inland Estimated L-C. Known morphology. Not coldwater-pinned.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth bass are a primary Canadarago target.
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye are a primary Canadarago Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Otsego County inland lake with mixed walleye and bass habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Route 28 / Dennison Road two-ramp launch. Catalog coordinates are a lake-center reference.
Stocking information
DEC manages Canadarago warmwater fisheries including tiger musky. Confirm current official stocking.
Official sources
Ordinary L-C. Not coldwater, Great Lakes, or reservoir class.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Richfield Springs, Otsego, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Richfield Springs
County
Otsego
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Canadarago Lake, Otsego County
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 4 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
1944 acres
Maximum Depth
44 ft
Average Depth
33 ft
Target Species
Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Otsego County lake (about 1,944 acres; max 44 ft; mean 33 ft; elevation 1,266 ft). Route 28 / Dennison Road two-ramp launch. No USGS same-lake water-temperature station is assigned; ordinary inland Lake MODEL-2 Estimated L-C applies.
