Patchogue Lake

Great Patchogue Lake
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 warmwater fish community. Abundant perch and crappie provide plentiful fishing opportunities in the spring.

Species Present (naturally reproducing):

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

Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Patchogue Lake Bridge 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

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