The uses for Lake Carnegie are as unique as its history. A former member of the Princeton Varsity Crew Team, Howard R. Butler, was painting a portrait of Andrew Carnegie in the area. Butler told Carnegie of the team’s predicament of rowing through a narrow canal, piquing Carnegie’s interest. He funded the purchase of the surrounding properties to construct a lake, one that would take three years to complete.

Over a century later, Lake Carnegie is privately owned by Princeton University and is used by its rowing team. The grounds are open to the public, and visitors can spend their time ice skating, taking a stroll, or picnicking. The lake is home to a variety of fish such as bass, carp, catfish, and trout, making it an excellent spot for fishing.

Carnegie Lake, New Jersey 08540

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