Green Lake (Leeds, NY) Depth Profile

Small Catskill Lake, Modest Depth

Green Lake in the town of Leeds, Greene County, New York is a small, scenic lake in the Catskill foothills.

Depth Statistics

• Average Depth: 19–20 ft (5.8–6.1 m).
• Maximum Depth: ~35–40 ft (10–12 m) in central basin.
• Surface Area: ~40–50 acres.
• Elevation: ~400 ft (122 m).

Variability

• Seasonal fluctuation: Spring snowmelt/rain → high; Late summer/fall → low (can drop 3–5 ft).
• No major inlet/outlet control (natural seepage/groundwater fed).
• Thermal stratification in summer (epilimnion ~22°C, hypolimnion ~8°C).

Context

• Part of Catskill Park region.
• Warmwater fishery: Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, sunfish, brown bullhead.
• Carry-in boat access (NYSDEC). No motors (electric only).
• Surrounded by private land / forest preserve mix.

Not to be confused with Green Lakes State Park (Fayetteville, NY) – which has two *meromictic* glacial lakes (Green & Round) with depths >55 m and unique chemistry.