Patchogue Lake

LocationBrookhaven, Suffolk County, New York

Coordinates40°46′00″N 073°01′15″W / 40.76667°N 73.02083°W / 40.76667; -73.02083 (Patchogue River (River))

Primary inflowsGround water

Primary outflowsPatchogue River

Great Patchogue Lake
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Location	Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York
Coordinates	40°46′00″N 073°01′15″W / 40.76667°N 73.02083°W / 40.76667; -73.02083 (Patchogue River (River))
Primary inflows	Ground water
Primary outflows	Patchogue River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	40 acres (16 ha)
Max. depth	8 ft (2.4 m)
Surface elevation	10 ft (3.0 m)

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.

Species present (naturally reproducing):

• Largemouth bass
• Chain pickerel
• Pumpkinseed
• Black crappie
• Yellow perch
• Brown bullhead

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.