Patchogue Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Great Patchogue Lake
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Location	Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Coordinates	40°46′00″N 073°01′15″W / 40.76667°N 73.02083°W / 40.76667; -73.02083 (Patchogue River (River))
Primary inflows	Ground water
Primary outflows	Patchogue River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	40 acres (160,000 m2)
Max. depth	8 ft (2.4 m)
Surface elevation	10 ft (3.0 m)

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):

• Largemouth bass
• Chain pickerel
• Pumpkinseed
• Black crappie
• Yellow perch
• Brown bullhead

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 Patchogue Location - Suffolk County, New York Status - Open to traffic

History Built 1920 Design Arch Dimensions Length of largest span: 24.9 ft (7.6 m). Total length: 29.9 ft (9.1 m). Deck width: 39.0 ft (11.9 m). Recognition Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places