Argyle Lake, NY

A dam over the Carll's River creates Argyle Lake, which is located in the centre of Babylon's hamlet. The lake is surrounded by parkland in Babylon Village, however the hustle and bustle of the village can be seen beyond the thin strip of lawn and trees.

What makes Lake Argyle unique?

Lake Argyle is home to an estimated 30,000 freshwater crocodiles, 26 types of fish, and three forms of freshwater tortoise, with a surface area of around 1000 square kilometers and a shoreline of 900 kilometers. More than 270 bird species call the RAMSAR Wetland of International Significance home.

Is Babylon's Argyle Lake man-made?

A dam over the Carll's River creates Argyle Lake, which is located in the centre of Babylon's hamlet.

Is it possible to swim in Lake Argyle?

Swimming in Lake Argyle is fantastic; the water is clear and warm all year, making it ideal for swimming. The water temperature can drop to roughly 21 degrees Celsius during the coolest months of June and July, although it stays around 30 degrees for the majority of the year.

What is the purpose of Lake Argyle?

The Ord River Irrigation Scheme, which dates back to 1945 and was meant to irrigate the adjacent plains, includes Lake Argyle as its major reservoir. Although certain tropical crops thrived, the contentious enterprise was plagued with economic and agricultural issues.

Is it possible to fish in Lake Argyle?

Silver cobbler (Lake Argyle catfish) and sooty grunter are the most common fish caught in Argyle. Lake Kununurra is a 50-kilometer body of water bordered by the Argyle Dam Wall and the Diversion Dam, with considerable populations of barramundi, catfish, sooty grunter, and bony bream, to name a few.