Lake Lila is a 1,409-acre wilderness lake closed to motorboats — paddle access only via a half-mile carry from the gate. Brook and lake trout in undisturbed water; primitive camping along the shoreline by NYSDEC permit.
Lake Lila reaches a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish on record include Brook trout and Lake trout — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Lake Lila has public access. Summits nearby include Frederica Mountain and Home Hill.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
Submitted by visitors who’ve been here.
Brook troutSalvelinus fontinalisNative
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycushNativeFree, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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