House (single) Rental Overview
Rushford Lake, New York, United States
3 Bedrooms Sleeps 8 |
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Vacation Rental Rates Information (USD)
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
 Weekly Rates from $700 to $900
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Rates |
| April, May, June, September, October |
Weekends $250.00 |
| Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day weekends |
$400.00 Friday – Monday |
| July & August Weekends ( except July 4th weekend) |
$400.00 |
Property Information
Rushford Lake is a small lake in the western part of New York, USA. The lake is in the northwest part of Allegany County, New York, mostly in the Town of Rushford, but the eastern part of the lake is in the Town of Caneadea.
The lake has a crescent shape. Rush Creek feeds into the south end of the lake and an outlet on the east side feeds into the Genesee River. The maximum depth is 120 feet.
The lake was formed by a dam on Caneadea Creek in 1927, resulting in the loss of the communities of East Rushford and Kellogville by flooding. Originally owned and governed by Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), in the early 1980's Rushford Lake Landowner's Association purchased the lake and now owns and operates the lake. Thus making it a privately owned lake. The angling public does have access to the lake in two spots. On the north side of the lake, the Balcom Beach area provides shore fishing access and a trailered boat launch. Launching for boats engaged in fishing only is free, seven days a week. Near the dam, an area off Dam Road provides shore fishing access. Rushford Lake is 585 acres in size. The lake is drawn down 40 feet each winter and ice fishing is not allowed.
The communities of Balcom Beach (northern shore) and Hillcrest (western shore) are located near the lake. New York State Route 243 passes the northern end of the lake.
The lake is largely a recreational lake during the summer months. It is also stocked yearly with brown and rainbow trout in the spring for quality fishing by the NYS DEC. Bass, crappie, carp, perch, suckers, bullhead and sunfish are also part of this fishery.
It is also the setting of the movie Ghost Lake, dealing with the damn being built drowning villagers whose souls return one hundred years later to avenge their death. Actual shooting took place on the lake. The movie was released in 2004.
Additional Rate Information
All winter months Friday check- in 3:00pm – Sunday checkout 3:00pm $300.00
Weekly rates July & August Friday Check-in Saturday check-out $900.00
check in on Saturday 1:00pm and check out on Friday 1:00pm
All other months weekly rate $700.00
Monthly rates upon request, with monthly rentals weekly housekeeping service is available
Vacation Rental Policies
| Other Policies: note over 25 unless children with parents, no smoking, no pets |
Property Amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries Linens Provided |
Appliances| Coffee Maker | Dishwasher | Full Refrigerator | | Stove |
Electronics| Internet Access | TV |
Recreation/Activities| Boating | Canoeing Nearby | Cross-Country Ski Trails | | Fishing Nearby | Golf Nearby | Hiking Nearby | | Hunting Nearby | Restaurant Nearby | Shopping | | Ski Slopes Nearby | Snowmobiling | Swimming | |
Other Unlisted Amenities
Direct TV
Property Activities
Snowmobiles and Cross Country Skiing in winter months.
Things to do on the lake:
Take a boat cruise around the lake
Water skiing
Tubing
Jet skiing
Hunting
Bonfires
4th of July fireworks (a personal favorite)
Canoeing
The Rushford Lake Beach
Rushford Lake NY is located in Allegany County and is northeast of Olean, NY. This man made lake is home to great fishing, boating, hunting and much more!
The Balcom Beach area provides shore fishing access and a trailered boat launch. Launching for boats engaged in fishing only is free, seven days a week. Near the dam, an area off Dam Road provides shore fishing access. Rushford Lake is 585 acres in size and has a maximum depth near the dam of 115 feet. The lake is drawn down 40 feet each winter and ice fishing is not allowed.
The lake provides angling for smallmouth bass, walleye, several species of panfish, as well as stocked rainbow and brown trout. During the summer months, the lake receives heavy recreational boat traffic, so many anglers prefer to fish early and late in the day.
Smallmouth Bass
Rushford Lake provides good fishing for smallmouth bass. The bass have good growth rates, reaching 12 inches by age 4 or 5. Many areas of the lake have steep drop-offs which are excellent areas to fish for smallmouth bass. The main forage for bass in the lake is emerald shiners and crayfish, so live bait and lures imitating these foods are your key to success.
Trout
The Lake is stocked annually with both brown and rainbow trout. Because of Rushford Lake's 115-foot depth, when the lake stratifies in the summer there is adequate cold, well-oxygenated water to support trout through the summer. Because of this, two, three and four year old trout are caught by anglers, with some reaching 20 - 25 inches. Trout can be caught near the surface in the spring and fall, but you need to fish deeper in the summer months. Trolling with spinners and deep-diving minnow imitations works well for taking trout.
Walleye
The walleye population in Rushford Lake is increasing since they were introduced to the lake in the late 1980s. Like many expanding fish populations, walleye in the lake are growing well with fish reaching the legal length of 15 inches by age 3. Fish of 8-10 pounds have been taken, although 2-3 pound fish are the average size. As with bass, the walleye's main prey in Rushford Lake is emerald shiners, so casting or trolling minnow imitations is a good technique. Worm harness rigs also will produce good catches of walleye.
Panfish
Rushford Lake provides fishing for several species of panfish, although they are not abundant and their growth rates are slow. The most common species are black crappie, rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed and brown bullhead. Live baits such as worms and minnows produce well, as do jigs and small lures.
Testimonials
These are the greatest cottages and the most peaceful setting I have ever stayed in. Thank you for an awesome vacation.
Dale Jaureguy - Palmdale, CA
The fishing and hunting in this area gave us a chance to reconnect with nature and spend some quality time bonding as a family. The cottages offered amenities that I would not expect to find in such a remote location and we will definitely be back.
Joe Sandoval - Las Vegas, NV
Leave your cell phone behind and strike out to this beautiful destination. Picnic on the lake, enjoy the beautiful moon and stars without all the bright city lights. The Dew Drop Inn is a beautiful cabin and Rushford Lake is an amazing place.
Gjalen Givhan - Augusta, GA |
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