Duck Lake is a small shallow lake located in the town of Conquest, Cayuga County. The current New York State record black crappie, 3 lb. 12 oz, was caught from Duck Lake in 1998 by Kenneth Kierst.
Physical Features
Elevation: 400 feet
Area: 213 acres
Shoreline Length: 2.8 miles
Length: 1.2 miles
Maximum Depth: 20 feet
Town: Conquest
Aquatic Plant Life
Very abundant rooted aquatic vegetation throughout the lake.
Access
Fee access boat launch at Duck Lake Campground, Duck Lake Road, Red Creek, NY. For more information on Duck Lake Campground and boat launch: phone 315-488-4473. A web site link can also be found in the right column under Links Leaving DEC's Website.
Fish Species
Largemouth bass, tiger musky, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, common carp, and brown bullhead.
Fishing
Because the lake is extremely vegetated, using weedless lures is highly recommended for the largemouth bass and tiger musky.
Regulations
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply.
Fisheries Management
Duck Lake is stocked annually with approximately 700 tiger musky.
