Big Moose Lake
| Big Moose Lake | |
|---|---|
Big Moose Lake, as seen from its outlet | |
Big Moose Lake | |
| Location | Webb and Long Lake Townships, Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W / 43.81694°N 74.85472°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | North Branch Moose River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,242 acres (5.03 km2) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Islands | 2 Echo Island Retter Island |
| Settlements | Big 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.