Moss Lake (New York)

Moss Lake
Location Herkimer County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 43°27′55″N 74°30′40″W / 43.4652°N 74.5111°W / 43.4652; -74.5111Coordinates: 43°27′55″N 74°30′40″W / 43.4652°N 74.5111°W / 43.4652; -74.5111
Basin countries United States
Surface area 113 acres (0.46 km2)[1]
Average depth 19 feet (5.8 m)
Max. depth 50 feet (15 m)
Shore length1 2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Surface elevation 1,759 feet (536 m)
Islands 1
Settlements Eagle Bay, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Moss Lake also known as Whipple 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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Moss lake" (PDF). dec.ny.gov. nysdec. 1998. Retrieved 5 May 2017. data
  2. ↑ Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2004-01-01), Western Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN 1885010672, retrieved 2017-05-02
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