Chazy Lake
Set in the valley between Lyon and Ellenburg mountains, Chazy Lake has some very nice views. The lake runs mainly north to south. It has a good fishery and is quite popular.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 1541 feet
Area: 1807 acres
Shoreline Length: 11 miles
Length: ~ 3.5 miles
Maximum depth: 72 feet
Mean depth: 33 feet
Maximum Width: ~1.5 miles
Thermocline: ~ 30 feet
County & Town: Clinton County, Town of Dannemora
Access:
DEC boat launch with a hard surface ramp is located off Route 374, 5 miles west of the Village of Dannemora. It has parking for 20 cars and trailers.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Clinton County page.
Fish Species:
Lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike, brown bullhead, yellow perch, rainbow smelt, and pumpkinseed.
Fishing:
The lake trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon fishing is concentrated in the center of the lake over the deepest water. Spoons and crankbaits in silver or silver/blue work the best. The northern pike were an illegal introduction. While not very numerous, the pike can attain large sizes.
Regulations:
Special regulations apply. See the Freshwater Fishing Regulation Guide (PDF).
Fisheries Management:
Chazy Lake is stocked with approximately 7,000-7,400 rainbow trout, 1,000 lake trout, and 200 landlocked salmon.
