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Loon Lake
Location of Loon Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Loon Lake in New York, USA.
Loon Lake
Location in New York
Location of Loon Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Loon Lake in New York, USA.
Loon Lake
Location in the United States
Location Warren County, New York
Coordinates 43°40′46″N 73°51′29″W / 43.67944°N 73.85806°W / 43.67944; -73.85806
Type Reservoir
Primary outflows Chester Creek
Basin countries United States
Surface area 593 acres (2.40 km2)
Average depth 15 ft (4.6 m)
Max. depth 32 ft (9.8 m)
Shore length1 11.2 miles (18.0 km)
Surface elevation 868 ft (265 m)
Islands 2
Blythewood Island,
Schropfer Island
Settlements Pottersville, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loon Lake is a wishbone-shaped body of water in Warren County, New York, USA. It is located within the Town of Chester, which maintains the beach. Fishing and boating are popular activities. Common fish species within the lake include pumpkinseed sunfish, walleye, rock bass, tiger muskie, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, common rudd and brown bullhead. The lake has its own marina, where boats may launched and docked for a fee. It is possible to rent speedboats, pontoon boats, canoes and paddle boards. The marina has its own bait and tackle/quick mart. It is open from May to September. The marina is located off the lakes main road, Marina Road.

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