South Lake | |
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Location | Herkimer County, New York, United States |
Coordinates | 43°30′36″N 74°53′08″W / 43.5099261°N 74.8855220°W[1] |
Type | Lake |
Primary outflows | South Branch Black River |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 495 acres (2.00 km2)[1] |
Average depth | 19 feet (5.8 m) |
Max. depth | 60 feet (18 m) |
Shore length1 | 9 miles (14 km) |
Surface elevation | 2,018 feet (615 m)[1] |
Settlements | Atwell, New York |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
South Lake is located near Atwell, New York and is the source of the South Branch Black River. South Lake is one of several Herkimer County lakes with a high acid content and is, therefore, not a big fish producer. The fish species present are brook trout and land-locked salmon. Boating is permitted. A canoe, rowboat or motorboat is needed to access the lake at the designated boat launch. The lake is a designated trout lake, so no ice fishing is allowed.[2] The public is prohibited from trespassing on the private property exclusion areas around the camps. Private residents must use one of two designated gates to access the camps.