Young Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Young Lake
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Location	Warren, Herkimer County, New York
Coordinates	42°50′38″N 74°55′14″W / 42.84389°N 74.92056°W / 42.84389; -74.92056
Primary inflows	Cripple Creek
Primary outflows	Cripple Creek
Surface area	72 acres (0.29 km2)
Surface elevation	1,345 feet (410 m)

Young Lake, also called Youngs Lake, is a beautiful lake. It is found in the town of Warren, New York. This area is part of Herkimer County.

Young Lake is connected to another lake called Weaver Lake. Weaver Lake is to the north, and its water flows into Young Lake. Together, these two lakes are often called "Waiontha Lakes" or "the Little Lakes." A mountain to the west, Waiontha Mountain, got its name from these lakes.

Fishing Fun

People enjoy fishing at Young Lake. Most of the fishing happens in the winter. This is when the lake freezes over, and people go ice fishing.

What Fish Live Here?

You can find several types of fish in Young Lake. These include:

• Bluegill
• Yellow perch
• Black crappie