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
Town: 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.
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 fishing regulations apply (leaving DEC website to official Fishing Regulations Guide vendor website)
Fisheries Management:
Chazy Lake is stocked with approximately 7,000-7,400 rainbow trout, 1,000 lake trout, and 200 landlocked salmon.
