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Quaker Lake

Reservoir in New York · 277 acres · near High Banks

Quaker Lake has 1 boat ramp listed as public.

Algal bloom: confirmed

NYS DEC lists a confirmed harmful algal bloom on this water (October 13, 2026). Extent: Small Localized. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Invasive species

NYS DEC records curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2019), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2019) and water chestnut (latest 2026) in this water. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2021, 2023 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Launches