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]
Description
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
G Lake Outlet drains G Lake and flows northwest before emptying into the South Branch West Canada Creek.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "G Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "G Lake". dec.ny.gov. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b "Historical Hiking in Hamilton County". www.adirondackexperience.com. Lake Pleasant, NY: Hamilton County Dept. of Economic Development & Tourism. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "USGS 0134278205 G-LAKE OUTLET AT MOUTH NEAR HOFFMEISTER NY". usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 23, 2021.