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Wildwood Lake
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Wildwood Lake in July 2004
Location of Wildwood Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Wildwood Lake in New York, USA.
Wildwood Lake
Location in New York
Location of Wildwood Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Wildwood Lake in New York, USA.
Wildwood Lake
Location in the United States
Location Suffolk County, Long Island, New York
Coordinates 40°53′41″N 72°40′26″W / 40.894821°N 72.673985°W / 40.894821; -72.673985
Basin countries United States
Surface area 64 acres (26 ha)
Max. depth 60 ft (18 m)

Wildwood Lake is a natural lake located in Suffolk County, New York. It is found on Long Island, near the towns of Northampton and Riverhead, New York. This beautiful lake was formed by huge sheets of ice called glaciers. This happened during the last Ice age, many thousands of years ago.

Discover Wildwood Lake

Wildwood Lake covers about 64 acres of land. At its deepest point, the lake is around 60 feet deep. It is a popular spot for nature lovers and people who enjoy fishing.

Fish and Fishing

Many different kinds of fish live in Wildwood Lake. You can find Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Pumpkinseed. Yellow Perch, White Perch, and Brown bullhead also swim here. Rock Bass are another common fish in the lake.

The Town of Southampton also adds Trout to the lake. This helps keep the fish population healthy and makes fishing even better.

Fishing Rules

Fishing at Wildwood Lake has some special rules. Only people who live in the Town of Southampton can fish here. If you don't live there, you must be with a resident who is guiding you.

There is a special ramp for small boats. You can use boats that are powered by hand or by an electric motor. Remember, the fishing rules still apply even if you use the ramp.

Lake Mysteries

There is an old story about Wildwood Lake. Some people say that a road once crossed right through the middle of the lake. However, this story has never been proven. It remains a local mystery!

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