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448:(DEC) purchased both Hemlock and Canadice Lakes from the City of Rochester for $ 13.7 million. The State has pledged to keep the lakes forever wild. Public access to the lake is permitted and encouraged, however boats are restricted to 17 feet (5.2 m) in length and to outboard motors must be 10 horse-power or less.
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379:brown trout
357:Description
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849:Keuka Lake
452:References
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