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'''Farrington Lake''' is a [[freshwater]] lake in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey]] near [[Milltown, New Jersey]]. The lake is |
'''Farrington Lake''' is a scenic [[freshwater]] lake in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey]] near [[Milltown, New Jersey]]. The lake is created by a dam on the [[Lawrence Brook]], a tributary of the [[Raritan River]]; it is in fact one widened section of the [[Lawrence brook]]. The lake is bordered by East Brunswick, North Brunswick and South Brunswick. The lake covers about 1.17 km² (290 acres) and has a mean depth of 2 meters with a maximum depth of 4 meters. The lake is accessible from a boat ramp by canoes kayaks; boats with an electric motor are allowed. Fish species in the lake include [[Chain Pickerel]], [[Channel Catfish]], [[Largemouth Bass]], [[Northern Pike]], and [[Rainbow Trout]].<ref>{{cite book | author=Oliver Shapiro| title=Fishing New Jersey. A Guide for Freshwater Anglers.| publisher=Burford Books (2006)| page=116f}}</ref>. |
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The lake is bordered by East Brunswick, North Brunswick and South Brunswick. The lake covers about 1.17 km² (290 acres) and has a mean depth of 2 meters with a maximum depth of 4 meters. The lake is accessible by a boat ramp and boats with an electric motor are allowed. Fish species in the lake include [[Chain Pickerel]], [[Channel Catfish]], [[Largemouth Bass]], [[Northern Pike]], and [[Rainbow Trout]].<ref>{{cite book | author=Oliver Shapiro| title=Fishing New Jersey. A Guide for Freshwater Anglers.| publisher=Burford Books (2006)| page=116f}}</ref>. |
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== see also == |
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[[Lawrence brook]] |
[[Lawrence brook]] |
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Revision as of 17:12, 11 December 2008
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| Location | Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°26′N 74°27′W / 40.433°N 74.450°W |
| Primary inflows | Lawrence Brook |
| Primary outflows | Lawrence Brook |
| Catchment area | Lawrence Brook Watershed |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1.17 km2 (290 acres) |
| Average depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Settlements | East Brunswick, North Brunswick and South Brunswick |
Farrington Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in Middlesex County, New Jersey near Milltown, New Jersey. The lake is created by a dam on the Lawrence Brook, a tributary of the Raritan River; it is in fact one widened section of the Lawrence brook. The lake is bordered by East Brunswick, North Brunswick and South Brunswick. The lake covers about 1.17 km² (290 acres) and has a mean depth of 2 meters with a maximum depth of 4 meters. The lake is accessible from a boat ramp by canoes kayaks; boats with an electric motor are allowed. Fish species in the lake include Chain Pickerel, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout.[1].
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References
- ^ Oliver Shapiro. Fishing New Jersey. A Guide for Freshwater Anglers. Burford Books (2006). p. 116f.
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