Taylor Pond (New York)
Recreation
Recreation on the lake includes boating, camping, fishing and hiking.
Camping
The DEC-run campground is open during summers and offers 30 campsites. Of the 30 sites, 25 are drive-in sites, 2 are boat-only-access tent sites, and 3 are boat-only-access lean-to sites. The campground has no swimming area, flush bathrooms or other amenities.
Boating
The DEC operates a year-round boat launch open to the public. During campground season, kayak and canoe rentals are available.
Fishing
The lake is stocked with 1200 lake trout, 600 Landlocked salmon and 50-75 surplus brood stock from Adirondack Fish Hatchery. Other species include: lake trout, landlocked salmon, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and rainbow smelt. Ice fishing is not permitted.
Hiking
A 12 mile snowmobile trail surrounds the lake, with connections to the regional snowmobile trail network.
References
- ^ "Taylor Pond - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ^ "Taylor Pond Campground & Day Use Area - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-15.