Salmon Lake, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area

#10 among attractions in West Canada Lake Wilderness Area

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Salmon Lake is located west of Brandreth, New York. The outlet of the lake flows through an unnamed creek into Trout Pond. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, brown trout, sunfish, black bullhead, yellow perch, and lake trout. Access by hiking a trail from Trout Pond off Stillwater Reservoir. No motors are allowed on Salmon Lake. ()

Maximum depth: 50 ftElevation: 2461 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°34'3"N, 74°33'52"W

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West Canada Lake Wilderness Area United States

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Salmon Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fawn Lake, Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station, West Canada Creek, Witchhopple Lake.

7.7 miSE
Lake
Fawn Lake, Jessup River Wild Forest
197 min walk • Fawn Lake is a lake located west of Lake Pleasant, New York. Fish species present in the lake are lake trout, white sucker, black bullhead, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and pickerel. There is trail access on the southwest shore from Sacandaga Lake. No fishing is allowed between 10/16 and 3/31.
2.8 miE
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Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
71 min walk • The Pillsbury Mountain Forest Fire Observation Station is a historic fire observation station located on Pillsbury Mountain summit at Arietta in Hamilton County, New York. The tower was built in 1924 by the Aermotor Windmill Company and the associated observer's cabin and shed in 1950. The lookout tower measures 69 feet tall.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
West Canada Creek, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
75 min walk • The West Canada Creek is a 76-mile-long river in upstate New York, United States. West Canada Creek is an important water way in Hamilton, Oneida, and Herkimer counties, draining the south part of the Adirondack Mountains before emptying into the Mohawk River near the Village of Herkimer.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Witchhopple Lake, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
19 min walk • Witchhopple Lake is a lake located by Keepawa, New York. The outlet flows into Salmon Lake and then from there into Stillwater Reservoir. Fish species present in Witchhopple Lake are brook trout, white sucker, sunfish, yellow perch, and splake. Access by trail from the north shore of Stillwater Reservoir.
6.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Russian Lake, Jessup River Wild Forest
155 min walk • Russian Lake is a lake located west of Raquette Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are black bullhead, and yellow perch. There is trail access from the east shore of Big Moose Lake.
4.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
South Pond, Jessup River Wild Forest
123 min walk • South Pond is a lake northeast of Big Moose, New York. The outlet creek flows into Twitchell Creek. Fish species present in the lake are brown trout, brook trout, and lake trout. There is trail access on the south shore. No motors are allowed on this lake.
1.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Clear Lake, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
36 min walk • Clear Lake is located northeast of Stillwater, New York. The outflow creek flows into Witchhopple Lake. Fish species present in the lake are brown bullhead, and brook trout. Access via trail off Red Horse Trail and Salmon Lake Trail on the south shore. No motors are allowed on Clear Lake.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Negro Lake, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
57 min walk • Negro Lake may refer to the following: Negro Lake Negro...
6.8 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Chub Lake, Jessup River Wild Forest
174 min walk • Chub Lake is a lake located west of Raquette Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are black bullhead, and brook trout. There is trail access on the south and west shore from the north shore of Constable Pond. No motors are allowed on Chub Lake.
5.9 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Sister Lake, Jessup River Wild Forest
152 min walk • Lower Sister Lake is a lake located northwest of the hamlet of Raquette Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is a trail from the east shore of Big Moose Lake. No motors are allowed on this lake.
6.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Mays Pond, Jessup River Wild Forest
164 min walk • Mays Pond is a lake located west of Raquette Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are black bullhead, and sunfish. There is trail access on the east shore. The west shore is privately owned. No motors are allowed on this pond.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salmon Lake?

Nearby attractions include Odor Pond, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area (16 min walk), Witchhopple Lake, West Canada Lake Wilderness Area (19 min walk).