Physical Features:
Elevation: 255 feet
Area: 35.3 acres
Shoreline Length: 2.9 miles
Length: 0.8 miles
Max Depth: 24 feet
Mean Depth: 11 feet
County and Town: Albany County, Town of Colonie
Access:
Located in Six Mile Waterworks Park on southeast shore off Fuller Road, about 0.2 miles north of I-90, in the Albany's Pine Bush Preserve. Abundant shoreline as well as two fishing platforms. Row boats/canoes/kayaks can be launched from shore, but no motors including gasoline or battery operated motors are allowed. For more information, visit the Albany County Water Department Fishing website.
Fish Species:
Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Common Shiner, Yellow Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Walleye
Fishing:
Warmwater Fishing
Abundant bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, and rock bass populations provide great fishing. Largemouth bass are present with reports of 3-5 pounders occasionally being caught.
Coldwater Fishing
The lake is stocked each spring with approximately 2,000 rainbow trout, ranging from 8.5 - 9.5 inches. Later in the season canoes/kayaks provide the chance to catch some holdovers and stocked fish from cooler, deeper parts of the lake.
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply.
Contact:
This property is owned and managed by the City of Albany and the Albany Water Department. For more information contact the Albany Water Department at 518-434-5300.
