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Boat Launch Sites for Genesee County

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Genesee County, DEC Region 8
Waterbody Town Location (links leave DEC website) Type Parking Invasive Species Present* Comments Agency
Oak Orchard River Oakfield Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. 43.119525°N, 78.324817°W (Google Maps) hand launch 3 cars Zebra Mussel Federal

*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.

Boat Launch Types

Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat:

hard surface launchHard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.

unimproved trailer launchUnimproved trailer launch - No float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.

hand launchHand launch - No trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.


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