Swan Lake, Patchogue

Swan Lake, Patchogue, or East Lake is located in East Patchogue just north of Montauk Highway and south of Sunrise Highway (Route 27). The lake is bordered by Lake Avenue on the east and Phyllis Drive on the west.

Physical Features:

Area: 30 acres
Maximum depth: 7 feet

Access:

Shoreline access is available on the south end of lake.

Directions: From Sunrise Hwy take route 112 south to Montauk Highway. Make a left and travel east. Swan Lake will be on your left just before South Country Road.

Restrictions: Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available but limited. There is no formally designated parking for lake users.

Fish Species:

Naturally reproducing - Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead

Stocked - Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Fishing:

Swan Lake is one the few lakes on Long Island that provide year round trout habitat. Trout stocked by the DEC hold over and grow. Swan Lake is also home to a several warm water species.

Regulations:

Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply (leaving DEC website to official Fishing Regulations Guide vendor website)

Just a reminder. All anglers 16yrs and older are required to register for saltwater fishing or purchase a license for freshwater fishing in New York State.

You need to register before saltwater fishing. It's easy and it's FREE for NYS residents and all visitors.  To fish our local lakes and ponds, a Freshwater License is required. Basically, a NYS resident, Freshwater License, is available to purchase for a days fishing ($5.00) a week ($12.00) or a season (one year from date of purchase for $25.00.-Senior [70 or older] $5.00. )  Additional discounts are available for active military, disabled vets and more...... Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing Licenses are also available for a fee from $10.00-$50.00. 

Stop down at  J & J Sports  and we'll issue you a licenses or marine registry. To purchase a license or register  online- click HERE.   There's nothing worse than getting a ticket just because you went fishing. Have a smart phone? Here's an idea:

It's a good idea to "snap a shot" of your license so it's always with you in case of loss or its destroyed.

Get Your Sporting Licenses or Register for Marine Fishing
Buy your sporting license online or
By Phone: 1-866-933-2257

Send your reports, photos or your favorite fish recipe to: REPORTS@JJSPORTSFISHING.COM 

Don't forget to include, names, location and details (when possible: lures or bait used, tides, etc….) comments or questions are welcome. Call (631) 654-2311