West Lake, Patchogue
West Lake is located in Patchogue just north of Montauk Highway and west of Waverly Avenue. The lake is fed by Tuthills Creek.
Physical Features:
Area: 20 acres
Maximum depth: 5 feet
Access:
There is informal access available at the end of Marshall Street. Fishing is also possible from the dam at Montauk Highway.
Directions: Take Waverly Avenue to Marshall Street (small dead end street opposite cemetery) in Patchogue.
Restrictions: Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available but limited.
Fish Species:
Naturally reproducing - Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead
Stocked - Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Fishing:
West Lake is stocked with trout by DEC to provide a seasonal fishing opportunity in the cooler months. Trout occasionally hold over the summer in this lake. West Lake also provides respectable fishing for warmwater species including largemouth bass.
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply
Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch:
Visit NYS Department of Health website (link leaves DEC's website) for health advice on eating fish you catch. Scroll to the bottom of the page for Long Island freshwater waterbodies.
