Nicks Lake

Nicks Lake is a lake located south-southwest of Old Forge, New York. The campground at Nicks Lake has 112 campsites, picnic area, a beach with lifeguards and over 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, brown trout, white sucker, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is a state owned beach launch at the Nick's Lake State Campgroung. No motors are allowed on Nicks Lake.[3]

Nicks Lake
Nicks Lake
Location within New York
Nicks Lake
Nicks Lake (the United States)
LocationHerkimer County, New York,
United States
Coordinates43°40′24″N 74°59′33″W[1]
TypeLake
Primary outflowsNicks Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area209 acres (0.85 km2)[1]
Average depth8 feet (2.4 m)
Max. depth17 feet (5.2 m)[2]
Shore length14.8 miles (7.7 km)
Surface elevation1,706 feet (520 m)[1]
Islands1
SettlementsOld Forge, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nicks Lake
  2. "Nicks Lake". dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2004-01-01), Western Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN 1885010672, OCLC 61449593
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