Loon Lake (Warren County, New York)

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Loon Lake
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Location of Loon Lake in New York State
Location Warren County, New York
Coordinates 43°40′46″N73°51′29″W / 43.67944°N 73.85806°W / 43.67944; -73.85806 Coordinates: 43°40′46″N73°51′29″W / 43.67944°N 73.85806°W / 43.67944; -73.85806
Type Reservoir
Primary outflows Chester Creek
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area593 acres (2.40 km2)
Average depth15 ft (4.6 m)
Max. depth32 ft (9.8 m)
Shore length111.2 miles (18.0 km)
Surface elevation868 ft (265 m) [1]
Islands 2
Blythewood Island,
Schropfer Island
Settlements Pottersville, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loon Lake is a wishbone-shaped body of water in Warren County, New York, USA. It is located within the Town of Chester, which maintains the beach. Fishing and boating are popular activities. Common fish species within the lake include pumpkinseed sunfish, walleye, rock bass, tiger muskie, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, common rudd and brown bullhead. [2] The lake has its own marina, where boats may launched and docked for a fee. It is possible to rent speedboats, pontoon boats, canoes and paddle boards. The marina has its own bait and tackle/quick mart. It is open from May to September. The marina is located off the lakes main road, Marina Road.

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References

  1. "Loon lake" (PDF). dec.ny.gov. nysdec. 1998. Retrieved 10 May 2017. data
  2. Central Southeastern Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington., Sportsman's Connection, 1 January 2011, ISBN   9781885010667, OCLC   61449593