South Lake, Silver Lake Wilderness Area

#39 among attractions in Silver Lake Wilderness Area

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South Lake is a lake by Atwell, New York and is the source of the South Branch Black River. South Lake is one of several lakes in Herkimer County that has a high acid content and is therefore not a big fish producer. The fish species present are brook trout and land-locked salmon. Boating is permitted. A canoe, rowboat or motorboat is needed to access the lake at the designated boat launch. The lake is a designated trout lake so no ice fishing is allowed. NOTE: The public is prohibited from trespassing on the private property exclusion areas around the camps. Private residents must use one of two designated gates to access the camps. ()

Maximum depth: 60 ftElevation: 2008 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°18'12"N, 74°31'26"W

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Jockeybush Lake, Spectacle Lake, Iron Lake, Rock Lake Mountain.

3.5 miW
Lake
Jockeybush Lake
91 min walk • Jockeybush Lake is located east of Powley Place, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and sunfish. There is trail access to the lake from CR-10.
5.2 miSW
Lake
Spectacle Lake
134 min walk • Spectacle Lake is a lake northeast of Stratford, New York. Fish species present in the lake are chain pickerel, black bullhead, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed sunfish. There is carry down access via trail off NY-10 and a second off NY-29A. The largest island has a primitive campsite on it.
3.6 miW
Lake
Iron Lake
93 min walk • Iron Lake is a lake located east of Powley Place, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and sunfish. There is trail access along the east shore.
6.2 miSE
Mountain
Rock Lake Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
158 min walk • Rock Lake Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson west-northwest of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
4.4 miSE
Mountain
White Lake Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
111 min walk • White Lake Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson west-northwest of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
6.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Squaw Lake, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
173 min walk • Squaw Lake is a lake located south of Inlet, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, white sucker, and black bullhead. Access by carry down on the east shore.
4.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Horn Lake, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
109 min walk • Horn Lake is a lake located north of Forest Lodge, New York. The outlet creek flows into the Indian River. Fish species present in the lake are pumpkinseed sunfish, and brook trout. There is carry down on the northwest shore via trail. No motors are allowed on Horn Lake.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Little Salmon Lake, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
30 min walk • Little Salmon Lake is located southeast of Atwell, New York. Fish species present in the lake are sunfish, and brook trout. There is a four wheel drive trail off Haskell Road.