Sagamore Lake Explained

Sagamore Lake
Pushpin Map:New York Adirondack Park#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within New York
Coords:43.7679°N -74.6193°W
Basin Countries:United States
Area:172acres
Max-Depth:[1]
Cities:Raquette Lake, New York

Sagamore Lake is located south of Raquette Lake, New York. Sagamore Lake was known as Shedd Lake before being renamed "Sagamore Lake" by Alfred G. Vanderbilt after he purchased Great Camp Sagamore in 1901. South Inlet is the outlet creek, which flows into Raquette Lake. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, lake whitefish, lake trout, white sucker, black bullhead, yellow perch, and sunfish. There is access by trail from Sagamore Road on the northwest shore. Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sagamore Lake . dec.ny.gov . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . 10 May 2017.