Wilcox Lake (New York)

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Wilcox Lake
Wilcox Lake (the United States)
Location Warren County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 43°24′06″N74°09′01″W / 43.4016891°N 74.1503219°W / 43.4016891; -74.1503219 Coordinates: 43°24′06″N74°09′01″W / 43.4016891°N 74.1503219°W / 43.4016891; -74.1503219 [1]
Type Lake
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area145 acres (0.59 km2) [1]
Average depth18 feet (5.5 m)
Max. depth50 feet (15 m) [2]
Shore length13.2 miles (5.1 km)
Surface elevation1,450 feet (440 m) [1]
Settlements Bakertown, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
Photo from the eastern shore of Wilcox Lake Wilcox Lake.jpg
Photo from the eastern shore of Wilcox Lake

Wilcox Lake is a lake located west of Bakertown, New York. It is the largest body of water in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, white sucker, and brown bullhead. Several primitive campsites, which are only accessible via hiking trails, surround the lake. There is carry down access via trails used as snowmobile trails in the winter. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Wilcox Lake". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  2. "Wilcox Lake". dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2011-01-01), Central Southeastern Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN   9781885010667, OCLC   61449593