This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.
How to get there
There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.
By the numbers
- Elevation: 807 feet
- Area: 4,107 acres
- Length: ~ 9 miles
- Shoreline Length: 23.7 miles
- Max Depth: 152 feet
- Mean Depth: 56 feet
Paddling
Lovely and tranquil, the waters of Schroon Lake have been attracting canoeists and kayakers for many years. Explore the shoreline with its abundant wildlife. Schroon Lake is large and shared with motorboats so be prepared for larger waves if you are away from the shoreline. There are three boat launches on the western side.
Boating
There are three boat launches on the western side. No motor restrictions. Schroon Lake does have, however, non-native invasive species, so boaters should take care to clean, drain, and dry watercraft.
Fishing
Species found here include: lake trout, landlocked salmon, large mouth bass, yellow perch, and others
Ice fishing
Schroon Lake stays busy in winter too, with all the ice fishing that goes on. Every March there's the annual Fishing Derby, first Saturday of the month.
Ice fishing special regulations are for Schroon Lake, and Schroon River from Schroon Lake downstream to Starbuckville Dam.
Trout: all year, any size, limit 5
Lake trout: all year, at least 18" limit 2
Landlocked salmon: all year, at least 15" limit 3
