Brantingham Lake

Brantingham Lake
Jewel of the Adirondacks
Brantingham Lake
Brantingham Lake
Coordinates43°41′43″N 75°16′28″W / 43.6953502°N 75.2743755°W / 43.6953502; -75.2743755
TypeLake
Surface area327 acres (1.32 km2)
Average depth25 ft (7.6 m)
Max. depth75 ft (23 m)
Shore length111 miles (18 km)
Surface elevation1,234 feet (376 m)
Islands2
Round Island, Dark Island
SettlementsBrantingham, New York
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Brantingham Lake is a 327-acre (1.32 km2) in-land, non-section 10 Private lake, within the Adirondack Park, located east of Brantingham, New York in Lewis County, New York. Home to both seasonal and year-round residents. Surrounding area offer fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, as well as trails for all-terrain vehicle, horse, and snowmobile. There is no public beach. There is no official municipal, state or federal controlled public boat launch to access the lake. There is no parking available that allows a vehicle with a trailer to park. There are no bathroom facilities or public docks or New York State fishing rights. NYSDEC does not stock the lake due to no official designated boat launch. It is privately stocked by donation from property owners. During the winter months, the area receives an average 150 inches of snow, making Brantingham a popular destination for winter enthusiasts.