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.
