Patchogue Lake
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About
Great Patchogue Lake is located just north of Montauk Highway and is bordered by Waverly Avenue to the west and North Ocean Avenue to the east.
Patchogue Lake was dammed to provide water power for the textile industry hence its other name: Lace Mill Pond.
Today it is home to a diverse warm water fish community. Abundant perch and crappie provide plentiful fishing opportunities in the spring.
Informal access to the lake is available from East Second Street on the west shore.
Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available but very limited.
Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.