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.
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  Great Patchogue Lake  Great Patchogue Lake | |
| Location | Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°46′00″N 073°01′15″W / 40.76667°N 73.02083°W |
| Primary inflows | Ground water |
| Primary outflows | Patchogue River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 40 acres (160,000 m2) |
| Max. depth | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Surface elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
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):
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.
Patchogue Lake bridge edit
Patchogue Lake Bridge is a concrete arch bridge over Patchogue Lake on Roe Boulevard in Patchogue.
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Patchogue Lake on Roe Boulevard in North Patchogue Location - Suffolk County, New York Status - Open to traffic
History Built 1920 Design Arch Dimensions Length of largest span: 24.9 ft (7.6 m). Total length: 29.9 ft (9.1 m). Deck width: 39.0 ft (11.9 m). Recognition Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places