Patchogue Lake Explained

Great Patchogue Lake
Basin Countries:United States
Area:40acres
Max-Depth:8feet
Elevation:10feet
Pushpin Map:New York#USA
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Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Patchogue Lake in New York, USA.

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):

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 PatchogueLocation - Suffolk County, New YorkStatus - Open to traffic

HistoryBuilt 1920DesignArchDimensionsLength of largest span: 24.9feet.Total length: 29.9feet.Deck width: 39feet.RecognitionEligible for the National Register of Historic Places

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