Lakes / New York / Fish Species / Bowfin
New York Lakes With Bowfin
8 counted New York lakes list Bowfin in New York State DEC records. The largest is Sodus Bay at 3,357 acres. The deepest of them is Irondequoit Bay at 73 ft.
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sodus Bay | Wayne | 3,357 acres | 48 ft |
| 2 | Onondaga Lake | Onondaga | 2,944 acres | 60 ft |
| 3 | Irondequoit Bay | Monroe | 1,660 acres | 73 ft |
| 4 | Port Bay | Wayne | 460 acres | 28 ft |
| 5 | Otter Lake | Cayuga | 277 acres | 14 ft |
| 6 | Cranberry Pond | Monroe | 222 acres | - |
| 7 | Buck Pond | Monroe | 174 acres | - |
| 8 | East Bay | Wayne | 160 acres | 10 ft |
Source: New York State DEC lake data. Verified October 30, 2026.