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Lake Luzerne (New York)

Coordinates: 43°19′24″N 73°50′00″W / 43.3233386°N 73.8334183°W / 43.3233386; -73.8334183
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Lake Luzerne
Location of Lake Luzerne in New York, USA.
Location of Lake Luzerne in New York, USA.
Lake Luzerne
Location of Lake Luzerne in New York, USA.
Location of Lake Luzerne in New York, USA.
Lake Luzerne
LocationWarren County, New York,
United States
Coordinates43°19′24″N 73°50′00″W / 43.3233386°N 73.8334183°W / 43.3233386; -73.8334183
TypeLake
Primary inflowsTowner Brook
Primary outflowsHudson River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area111 acres (0.45 km2)[1]
Average depth24 feet (7.3 m)
Max. depth52 feet (16 m)
Shore length12.7 miles (4.3 km)
Surface elevation623 feet (190 m)
Islands1
SettlementsLake Luzerne, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Luzerne is a lake that is located by Lake Luzerne, New York. Fish species present in the lake are northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, rock bass, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. There is a boat launch on the west shore off County Route 9.[2]

The lake contains multiple beaches available to the public including Wayside Beach.[3] Ice fishing tournaments occur in the wintertime and vehicles can be driven on the ice.[4]

A small bridge is located just near the beach where people will jump off into the water. This is dangerous because the water is not very deep in this location.

Ivy Island Ivy Island on Lake Luzerne There is one Island located on the lake known as Ivy Island. Access to the Island is prohibited without permission from the town of Lake Luzerne. A trespassing fine of $250 has been imposed.[5] According to local lore, the island is so named because of the presence of poison ivy.[6] There is evidence of human presence on the island as there is a place where a small campfire has been burned.

References

  1. ^ "lake luzerne" (PDF). dec.ny.gov. nysdec. 1998. Retrieved 10 May 2017. data
  2. ^ Sportsman's Connection (Firm) (2011-01-01), Central Southeastern Adirondacks New York fishing map guide: includes lakes & streams for the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington., Sportsman's Connection, ISBN 9781885010667, OCLC 61449593
  3. ^ https://www.lakegeorge.com/business/wayside-beach-8749/
  4. ^ https://allevents.in/lake%20luzerne/free-ice-fishing-tournament/204301133455271
  5. ^ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Ivy-Island-a-crumbling-oasis-is-being-restored-12363434.php
  6. ^ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Ivy-Island-a-crumbling-oasis-is-being-restored-12363434.php