Nicks Lake

Lake in New York, United States
43°40′24″N 74°59′33″W / 43.67333°N 74.99250°W / 43.67333; -74.99250[1]TypeLakePrimary outflowsNicks CreekBasin countriesUnited StatesSurface 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]Islands1SettlementsOld Forge, New York1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Nicks Lake is located south-southwest of Old Forge, New York. The campground at Nicks Lake has 112 campsites, a 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 Campground. No motors are allowed on Nicks Lake.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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