Sterling Lake gives shore anglers an unusual chance at a self-sustaining lake-trout population. Spring and fall bring those fish within casting reach, when a spoon can explore the clear water. Boating is prohibited; use the shoreline hiking trail in Sterling Forest State Park.
Sterling Lake facts
Water
Sterling Lake
State
New York
County
Orange
Surface area
288 acres
Maximum depth
120 feet
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