Nicks Lake
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LocationHerkimer County, New York,
United States
United States
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| Location | Herkimer County, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°40′24″N 74°59′33″W / 43.67333°N 74.99250°W[1] |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Nicks Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 209 acres (0.85 km2)[1] |
| Average depth | 8 feet (2.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 17 feet (5.2 m)[2] |
| Shore length1 | 4.8 miles (7.7 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,706 feet (520 m)[1] |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Old Forge, New York |
| 1 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]