G Lake is located west of Higgins Bay, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and brown trout. There is carry down off trail from G Lake Road along the west shore.[3] The name is derived from the shape of the body of water, which forms something that resembles a letter “G".[4]

G Lake
G Lake is located in New York Adirondack Park
G Lake
G Lake
Location within New York
G Lake is located in the United States
G Lake
G Lake
G Lake (the United States)
LocationHamilton County, New York,
United States
Coordinates43°24′50″N 74°37′55″W / 43.4138749°N 74.6320511°W / 43.4138749; -74.6320511[1]
TypeLake
Primary inflowsDry Inlet
Primary outflowsG Lake Outlet
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area88 acres (0.36 km2)[1]
Max. depth32 feet (9.8 m)[2]
Shore length12.3 miles (3.7 km)
Surface elevation2,031 feet (619 m)[1]
SettlementsHiggins Bay, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Description

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There are a few primitive campsites located by the lake. From the summer parking near the barrier, it’s less than half a mile to access the water and campsites. Located here is a clearing, which was the site of a former camp which was privately owned. The remains of a dam is located at the outlet of the lake.[4]

Outlet creek

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G Lake Outlet drains G Lake and flows northwest before emptying into the South Branch West Canada Creek.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "G Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "G Lake". dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ a b "Historical Hiking in Hamilton County". www.adirondackexperience.com. Lake Pleasant, NY: Hamilton County Dept. of Economic Development & Tourism. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "USGS 0134278205 G-LAKE OUTLET AT MOUTH NEAR HOFFMEISTER NY". usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 23, 2021.