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Lewey Lake
Lewey Lake is located in New York Adirondack Park
Lewey Lake
Lewey Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Lewey Lake is located in the United States
Lewey Lake
Lewey Lake
Location in the United States
Location Hamilton County, New York,
United States
Coordinates 43°38′21″N 74°23′56″W / 43.6391273°N 74.3987817°W / 43.6391273; -74.3987817
Type Lake
Primary inflows Miami River, Pease Brook
Primary outflows Sucker Brook
Basin countries United States
Surface area 68 acres (0.28 km2)
Average depth 11 feet (3.4 m)
Max. depth 55 feet (17 m)
Shore length1 3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Surface elevation 1,650 feet (500 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lewey Lake is a beautiful lake found in Hamilton County, New York. It is located southwest of a larger lake called Indian Lake. Lewey Lake is a popular spot for fishing and enjoying nature.

About Lewey Lake

Lewey Lake is a freshwater lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It covers an area of about 68 acres (0.28 square kilometers). The lake is not very deep, with an average depth of 11 feet (3.4 meters). However, it does have a deeper spot that goes down to 55 feet (17 meters).

The lake gets its water from two main streams: the Miami River and Pease Brook. Water flows out of Lewey Lake through a stream called Sucker Brook. The shoreline of the lake stretches for about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers).

What Lives in Lewey Lake?

Lewey Lake is home to many different kinds of fish. If you like to fish, you might catch some interesting species here.

Fish Species

Some of the fish you can find in Lewey Lake include:

These fish make Lewey Lake a great place for anglers of all ages.

Visiting Lewey Lake

Lewey Lake is a great place to visit for outdoor activities. There is a special area called Lewey Lake Campground located on the northeast side of the lake.

Boat Launch Access

If you want to bring a boat, there is a boat launch available at the campground. You can find the campground and boat launch off NY-30. There is a small fee to use the boat launch. This makes it easy for people to get their boats onto the water and explore the lake.

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