Moss Lake (New York) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moss Lake |
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Location | Herkimer County, New York, United States |
Coordinates | 43°47′07″N 74°51′00″W / 43.7853688°N 74.8500538°W |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 113 acres (0.46 km2) |
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.
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