Moss Lake (New York) Explained

Moss Lake
Pushpin Map:New York Adirondack Park#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within New York
Coords:43.7854°N -74.8501°W
Basin Countries:United States
Area:113acres[1]
Islands:1
Cities:Eagle Bay, New York

Moss Lake also known as Whipple Lake, once Morse Lake, is located northwest of Eagle Bay, New York. The outlet flows into North Branch Moose River. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, lake trout, atlantic salmon, brown trout, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is trail access located off Big Moose Lake Road. There is no ice fishing allowed on Moss Lake. A trail connects Moss Lake to Sis Lake and then Bubb Lake.[2]

Moss Lake was known as Whipple Lake in the 1860s, named for Otis W. Whipple of Utica, a member of the North Woods Walton Club. In the 1870s, the lake became known as Morse Lake after an educator and painter named Morse; the name was eventually corrupted to "Moss".[3] The lake was also depicted by painter George W. Waters, best known for his portrait of Walt Whitman.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moss Lake . 1998 . dec.ny.gov . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . 5 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Bubb, Sis and Moss Lake Loop . www.cnyhiking.com . 23 August 2024.
  3. Book: Grady . Joseph F. . The Adirondacks Fulton Chain-Big Moose Region: The Story Of A Wilderness . 1933 . Press of the Journal & Courier Company . 978-0-932052-85-8 . 185 .