Big Moose Lake

Big Moose Lake
Big Moose Lake, as seen from its outlet
Big Moose Lake
LocationWebb and Long Lake Townships,
Herkimer and Hamilton Counties,
New York, U.S.
Coordinates43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W / 43.81694°N 74.85472°W / 43.81694; -74.85472
TypeGlacial
Primary outflowsNorth Branch Moose River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width1 mi (1.6 km)
Surface area1,242 acres (5.03 km2)
Average depth23 ft (7.0 m)
Max. depth85 ft (26 m)
Surface elevation1,824 ft (556 m)
Islands2
Echo Island
Retter Island
SettlementsBig Moose

Big Moose Lake is a glacial lake in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Lying within the Adirondack State Park, it sits at the head of the Moose River about five miles (8 km) north of Fourth Lake northeast of the hamlet of Big Moose. The lake falls within both Herkimer and Hamilton counties, and covers portions of the towns of Webb and Long Lake.