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Patchogue Lake

Lake in New York, United States


Summary

Lake in New York, United States

FieldValue
nameGreat Patchogue Lake
imagePatchogueLake.jpg
locationBrookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
coords
inflowGround water
outflowPatchogue River
basin_countriesUnited States
area40 acre
max-depth8 ft
elevation10 ft
pushpin_mapNew York#USA
pushpin_label_positiontop
pushpin_map_altLocation of Patchogue Lake in New York, USA.

| max-depth = 8 ft Great Patchogue Lake is located just north of Montauk Highway and is bordered by Waverly Avenue to the west and North Ocean Avenue to the east.

Patchogue Lake was dammed to provide water power for the textile industry hence its other name: Lace Mill Pond.

Today it is home to a diverse warm water fish community. Abundant perch and crappie provide plentiful fishing opportunities in the spring.

Species present (naturally reproducing):

  • Largemouth bass
  • Chain pickerel
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Black crappie
  • Yellow perch
  • Brown bullhead

Informal access to the lake is available from East Second Street on the west shore.

Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available but very limited.

Patchogue Lake bridge

Patchogue Lake Bridge is a concrete arch bridge over Patchogue Lake on Roe Boulevard in Patchogue.

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Patchogue Lake on Roe Boulevard in North Patchogue Location - Suffolk County, New York Status - Open to traffic

History Built 1920 Design Arch Dimensions Length of largest span: 24.9 ft. Total length: 29.9 ft. Deck width: 39.0 ft. Recognition Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

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