Eel Weir State Park

Eel Weir State Park is a state park in New York. The park is located in the St. Lawrence Valley in St. Lawrence County, on the Oswegatchie River approximately 2 mi (3 km) from Black Lake and approximately 8 mi. (13 km) southwest of Ogdensburg.

Open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, the park offers picnic tables and pavilions, fishing, hiking, a nature trail, a performing arts theater, recreation programs, cross-country skiing, and a food concession.

The parks feature is its "excellent bass fishing."

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