Payne Lake (New York) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Payne Lake
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Location	Jefferson County, New York, United States
Coordinates	44°17′00″N 075°38′44″W / 44.28333°N 75.64556°W / 44.28333; -75.64556
Primary outflows	Oswegatchie River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	154 acres (0.62 km2)
Average depth	7 feet (2.1 m)
Max. depth	60 feet (18 m)
Shore length1	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Surface elevation	344 feet (105 m)
Islands	1
Settlements	Oxbow, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Payne Lake is located by Oxbow, New York. The outlet creek empties into the Oswegatchie River. Fish species present in the lake are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, tiger muskie, bluegill, and black crappie. There is a state owned hard surface ramp located west of Oxbow, New York and there is a 10-horsepower limit.