Schroon Lake
Physical Features:
Elevation: 807 feet
Area: 4,107 acres
Shoreline Length: 23.7 miles
Length: ~ 9 miles
Max Depth: 152 feet
Mean Depth: 56 feet
Thermocline: ~27 feet
County & Town: Warren and Essex Counties, Towns of Chester, Horicon and Schroon
Access:
Within DEC Eagle Point Campground- Off Route 9, 2 miles north of the Hamlet of Pottersville. This is a hard surface ramp. There is a day use fee charged during peak season. This access is available only when the campground is operating. Parking for 4 cars.
Horicon- Off Route 9, just north of Pottersville, on County Route 62. This is a hard surface ramp and has parking for 45 cars and trailers. This site is accessible for persons with disabilities.
For more information on these launches including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Warren County page.
Schroon Lake- Located off Dock Street in the town of Schroon Lake. This is a hard surface ramp and has parking for 15 cars and trailers.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Essex County page.
Fish Species:
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Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Smelt, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch.
Fishing:
Schroon Lake supports a diverse fishery which is stocked annually with lake trout and landlocked salmon. This helps support excellent salmon and lake trout fishing which is very popular among ice fishermen. The lake also provides excellent angling opportunities for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, northern pike and yellow perch.
Ice Fishing:
Ice fishing is permitted.
Fishing Regulations:
Special regulations apply. See the Freshwater Fishing Regulation Guide (PDF).
