West Caroga Lake is located in the Town of Caroga, Fulton County. The lake is known for excellent warm water fishing, but it also offers the only location to fish for splake in the county.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 1,452 feet
Area: 275 Acres
Shoreline Length: 2.9 miles
Mean Depth: 13 feet
Max Depth: 74 feet
County and Town: Fulton County, Town of Caroga
Access:
To access the lake, boaters can use the state campground on east Caroga Lake. The campground is on Route 29A, nine miles northwest of City of Gloversville. It is a beach launch site with parking for 15 cars and trailers.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Fulton County page.
Fish Species:
Smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, brown bullhead, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and splake.
Fishing:
Anglers have the opportunity to fish for warm water species and trout because of the contour of lake. Rainbow trout have also been known to enter into West Caroga Lake.
Ice Fishing:
Permitted.
Regulations:
Special Fishing Regulations Apply.
Fisheries Management:
Each year West Caroga Lake is stocked with approximately 2,300 splake. This stocking helps to keep the fishery strong and successful for everyone to enjoy.
