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Lake Simcoe

New York
723.12 km²
44.4237, -79.3711
NHD {EFC5A6CD-D5FB-4A5F-B8AD-2B037D40853E}
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About Lake Simcoe

Lake Simcoe is a natural lake or pond in New York, United States. It covers approximately 723.12 km² (178687 acres). The lake centroid is located at 44.4237° N, 79.3711° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Simcoe

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 15h 9m
Dawn09:14
Sunrise09:49
Sunset00:59
Dusk01:34

Bite windows today

  • Dawn08:4410:49Excellent
  • Morning10:4917:24Good
  • Midday17:2421:59Calm
  • Afternoon21:5923:59Good
  • Dusk23:5902:04Excellent
  • Night02:0408:44Good
Moon: 13% · waxing13:36

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Simcoe?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Simcoe. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Simcoe?

Lake Simcoe covers approximately 723.12 square kilometres (178687 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Simcoe located?

Lake Simcoe is located in New York, United States, with its centroid at 44.4237°, -79.3711°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF