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Fishing in Saratoga County, New York
Seat: Ballston Spa. DEC Region 5, Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
- 6lake pages
- 19launches
- 7trout streams
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Saratoga County, New York
An overview of fishing Saratoga County
County offices for Saratoga County are in Ballston Spa; DEC manages its waters from Region 5 (Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain). 235,509 people lived here in 2020 on 810 square miles of land; open water adds 33.8 square miles.
Between them the 6 lake pages here cover 29,410 acres; Great Sacandaga Lake is the biggest. For walleye, look at 2 county lakes with pages. Launch records list 19 launch sites, split into 6 hard ramps and 13 hand launches among other kinds. Trout reaches cover 61.8 miles on 7 streams; DEC stocks 7 and manages 0 for wild fish. For fishing on foot there are 16 listed sites, including 0 piers.
6lake pages
19launch sites
7trout streams
34shops and license agents
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC launches, fishing sites and trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
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Every Saratoga County launch, lake and stream on a map
DEC launch and fishing site points, NYS Hydrography lake points; stream pins mark the DEC record points. Checked October 2026.
Lakes
Reservoirs and lakes to fish in Saratoga County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sacandaga Lake | 24,910 | 1 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch |
| Saratoga Lake | 3,772 | 1 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish |
| Round Lake near Round Lake, Saratoga County | 356 | 0 | ice fishing allowed | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch |
| Ballston Lake | 269 | 1 | ice fishing allowed | largemouth bass, sunfish |
| Moreau Lake | 91 | 1 | stocked | rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Palmer Lake | 11 | 0 | stocked |
NYS Hydrography (NHD) lake outlines and acres, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists; retrieved October 2026.
More lakes
The lesser lakes of Saratoga County
Another 18 named waters sit in Saratoga County without a page; the table gives their size and nearest community.
| Water | Acres | Ice fishing | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Lake | 523 | Galway | |
| Colonie Reservoir | 359 | Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | |
| Ireland Vly | 263 | Northville | |
| Livingston Lake | 185 | Lake Luzerne | |
| Steele Reservoir | 167 | Northville | |
| Lake Lonely | 145 | Saratoga Springs | |
| Hunt Lake | 137 | Corinth | |
| Efner Lake | 101 | Corinth | |
| Jenny Lake | 89 | Corinth | |
| Loughberry Lake | 77 | Saratoga Springs | |
| Tenant Lake | 76 | Northville | |
| Woodland Lake | 73 | Corinth | |
| Lake Nancy | 71 | Galway | |
| Bell Brook Pond | 70 | Lake Luzerne | |
| Lake Desolation | 68 | Galway | |
| Black Pond, Saratoga County | 61 | Corinth | |
| Round Lake near Galway, Saratoga County | 56 | Galway | |
| Sand Lake, Saratoga County | 53 | Northville |
NYS Hydrography lakes and DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Kills, creeks and rivers in Saratoga County
- Hudson Riverriver, Stocked 12.8 mi; Stocked-Extended 3.3 mi; 17,740 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (623.2 acres), 31 launchs
- Mohawk Riverriver, Stocked-Extended 6.5 mi; Stocked 4.2 mi; 9,640 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (227.7 acres), 33 launchs
- Kayaderosseras Creekstream, Stocked-Extended 15 mi; 8,320 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (729.4 acres)
- Snook Killstream, Stocked 9.2 mi; 1,760 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (169.3 acres)
- Sacandaga Riverriver, Stocked 6.2 mi; 4,480 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (207.2 acres)
- Geyser Brookstream, Stocked 2.4 mi; 520 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (100.7 acres)
- Glowegee Creekstream, Stocked 2.2 mi; 740 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (120 acres)
Trout creeks of Saratoga County
Trout anglers in Saratoga County get 7 streams: 7 stocked, 0 wild, 9 with DEC fishing easements.
Inland trout streams open April 1 and close to harvest October 16, after which catch and release with artificial lures runs to March 31.
- Kings BrookPublic Fishing Rights (14.1 acres), near Corinth
- Unnamed WaterPublic Fishing Rights (13.4 acres), near Milton
Live gauge data for Saratoga County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River Above Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 3,760 cfs, 30.20 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 522 cfs, 2.08 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 945 cfs, 2.43 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 18 cfs, 3.18 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 30.15 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Mohawk River At Rexford Ny | 9.74 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:20 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
DEC trout stream reaches (dil_water_activities), DEC Public Fishing Rights, DEC stocking lists; reach miles are DEC figures. Retrieved October 2026.
Access
Putting in across Saratoga County
- Battery ParkMohawk River/Hudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 21 spaces (dec park field)
- Fort Hardy Park on Hudson River near SchuylervilleHudson River, hand launch, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field)
- Hudson Crossing ParkChamplain Canal, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Lighthouse ParkHudson River, hand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
- Lock 6 State Canal ParkMohawk River/Hudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 50 spaces (dec park field)
- Lock C1 LaunchHudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 50 spaces (dec park field)
- Mohawk Landing Nature PreserveMohawk River, hand launch, parking: 12 spaces (dec park field)
- Moreau Lake State ParkMoreau Lake, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Peebles Island State ParkHudson River, hand launch, parking: 50 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Ballston LakeBallston Lake, hand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near CorinthHudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Mechanicville (north)Hudson River, hand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Mechanicville (south)Hudson River, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near VictoryHudson River, hand launch, parking: 7 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Mohawk River near Clifton GardensMohawk River, hand launch, parking: 8 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Mohawk River near CohoesMohawk River, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Saratoga LakeSaratoga Lake, hard surface ramp, parking: 40 spaces (dec park field)
- Stillwater Riverfront ParkHudson River, hand launch
- Fort Hardy Park on Hudson River near SchuylervilleHudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
Bank, pier and parking access in Saratoga County (16)
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parkingangler parking area, Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 10, Milton 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 10, Milton 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 11angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 12angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 13angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 3angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 4angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 5angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 6angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 7angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 8angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Kayaderosseras Creek fishing access parking 9angler parking area (public fishing rights), Kayaderosseras Creek
- Snook Kill fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Snook Kill
DEC boat launches and fishing sites (dil_water_activities), DEC Boat Launch Sites and marine access layers, NYS Parks launches; retrieved October 2026.
Stocking and records
Hatchery releases and records for Saratoga County
DEC stocking lists show 26,096,130 fish released in Saratoga County in 2025 across 10 waters, mostly walleye.
Saratoga County stocking totals for 2025
| Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|
| Walleye | 26,040,000 |
| Rainbow Trout | 32,980 |
| Brown Trout | 23,150 |
Spring 2026 trout plan for Saratoga County
| When | Water | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Corinth Reservoir Ponds | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 8 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 120 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 1,010 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 100 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 850 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – fourth week 2026 | Glowegee Creek | Brown Trout | 80 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – fourth week 2026 | Glowegee Creek | Brown Trout | 660 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Geyser Brook | Brown Trout | 60 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Geyser Brook | Brown Trout | 460 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 120 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 1,010 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 100 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Kayaderosseras Creek | Brown Trout | 850 | 9 – 10 inches |
| March 2026 | Corinth Reservoir Ponds | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 8 inches |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) and Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov), DEC state record fish table as of December 10, 2025; retrieved October 2026.
Regulations
Local regulations in Saratoga County
Unless DEC lists a special rule for the water, Saratoga County lakes and streams follow the statewide inland limits below.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
DEC special rules for Saratoga County waters (9)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| All waters (except those listed as prohibited) | Ice fishing |
| Fish Creek (Saratoga Lake downstream to the old railroad crossing between Staffords and Bryants bridges) | Sunfish, All year, limit 15, 8" |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Ice fishing |
| Great Sacandaga Lake tributaries (except the Sacandaga River), stream mouth upstream to the first road bridge | All species, Closed Mar 16 – Apr 30, limit none kept |
| Hudson River (Troy Dam upstream to Bakers Falls, Village of Hudson Falls, and tributaries to the first fish-impassable barrier) | All species, All year, limit none kept, Catch and release only |
| Kayaderosseras Creek (Saratoga Lake upstream to the first railroad bridge) | All species, Closed Mar 16 – Apr 30, limit none kept |
| Mohawk River (Hudson River confluence upstream to the Rte. 32 bridge) | All species, All year, limit none kept, Catch and release only |
| Mohawk River (Lock 2 to Guard Gate 2, Waterford Flight) | Alewife, Blueback Herring, Closed, limit none kept |
| Saratoga Lake | Sunfish, All year, limit 15, 8" |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages): statewide seasons, sizes and limits and the Region 5 special regulations page (https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations/region-5-special-fishing), checked against DEC on October 25, 2026; rules are summarized, check DEC before keeping fish.
Local help
Bait counters scattered across Saratoga County
Saratoga County tackle shops and marinas
- Admiral's Marinamarina
- Bass Pro CL Parksporting goods store, Clifton Park
- Diamond Reef Marinamarina
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 3065 NY-50sporting goods store, Saratoga Springs
- Edinburg Marina and Powersportsmarina, Hadley
- Great Sacandaga Lake Boat Launchmarina
- Point Breeze Marinemarina
- Saratoga Lake Marinamarina
- Schuyler Yacht Basinmarina
Where to buy a license in Saratoga County (25)
- Town of Charlton758 Charlton Road, Ballston Lake
- Town of Ballston323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa
- Town of Milton503 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
- Bass Pro CL Park400 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park
- Town of Clifton Park1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park
- Wal-mart Stores Inc. 0025521549 Route 9, Clifton Park
- Town of Corinth600 Palmer Avenue, Corinth
- Town of Edinburg45 Military Road, Edinburg
- Town of Galway5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway
- Village Home & Garden5246 North Street, Galway
- Town of Northumberland17 Catherine Street, Gansevoort
- Town of Wilton22 Traver Road, Gansevoort
Saratoga County on the DEC guide list
- Justy-Joe Charterscharter, Wilton
- The Backwater Guide Servicefishing guide, Schuylerville
- White Dog Trail Companyfishing guide, Clifton Park
OpenStreetMap shop features, DEC Active Sporting License Issuing Agents and DEC Guides Currently Licensed (data.ny.gov, county field), retrieved October 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Saratoga County, by distance
Saratoga County communities to base a trip
- Saratoga Springspop. 28,491
- Country Knollspop. 5,349
- Mechanicvillepop. 5,163
- Ballston Spapop. 5,111
- Miltonpop. 4,663
- South Glens Fallspop. 3,744
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creekpop. 3,048
- Clifton Gardenspop. 2,729
- Corinthpop. 2,562
- Waterfordpop. 2,038
- Stillwaterpop. 1,754
- Schuylervillepop. 1,370
Just over the line from Saratoga County
- Schenectady County22 miles southwest
- Washington County25 miles northeast
- Fulton County29 miles west
- Warren County31 miles north
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Photographs
Shores, kills and lakes by Saratoga County, pictured
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Answers
Things to know before casting in Saratoga County
What boat access does Saratoga County offer?
19 launch sites are on record, 6 with a hard ramp; see the list above.
Which Saratoga County lake has the biggest footprint on the state map?
Great Sacandaga Lake, at 24,910 acres in the state hydrography layer.
Where do Saratoga County trout anglers find DEC reaches?
7 streams, 61.8 miles of trout reaches; 0 hold wild reaches.
Is trout fishing open all year in Saratoga County?
Yes in winter, but only catch and release with artificial lures from October 16 to March 31.
Where do Saratoga County anglers shop for gear?
Start with Admiral's Marina, one of 9.
How many guide businesses name Saratoga County?
The DEC licensed guide list files 3 guide businesses under the county.
Under which DEC region does Saratoga County fall?
DEC Region 5 (Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain).
Where does Saratoga County keep its county offices?
It is Ballston Spa.
What does a DEC license cost for fishing Saratoga County?
Freshwater anglers aged 16 and up buy a DEC license: $25.00 a year for New York residents, $50.00 for visitors, $5.00 for residents 70 and over. One-day licenses cost $5.00 for residents and $10.00 for nonresidents; seven-day ones $12.00 and $28.00.
Which Saratoga County waters differ from the statewide limits?
DEC prints 9 special rule entries for the county, beginning with All waters (except those listed as prohibited); they are in the regulations table above.
Plan a trip around Saratoga County
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