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Fishing in Warren County, New York
Seat: Queensbury. DEC Region 5, Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
- 16lake pages
- 33launches
- 5trout streams
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Warren County, New York
An overview of fishing Warren County
County offices for Warren County are in Queensbury; DEC manages its waters from Region 5 (Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain). 65,737 people lived here in 2020 on 867 square miles of land; open water adds 64.4 square miles.
Between them the 16 lake pages here cover 36,070 acres; Lake George is the biggest. DEC lists walleye for 1 county lake and lake trout for 2 lakes. Launch records list 33 launch sites, split into 5 hard ramps and 25 hand launches among other kinds. Trout reaches cover 38.4 miles on 5 streams; DEC stocks 5 and manages 0 for wild fish. For fishing on foot there are 6 listed sites, including 0 piers.
16lake pages
33launch sites
5trout streams
42shops 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 Warren 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 Warren County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George | 28,562 | 2 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | lake trout, ll salmon, smallmouth bass |
| Schroon Lake | 4,257 | 3 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | lake trout, ll salmon, smallmouth bass |
| Brant Lake | 1,522 | 0 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass |
| Loon Lake near Chestertown, Warren County, 525 acres | 525 | 1 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish |
| Glen Lake | 328 | 1 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | rainbow trout, largemouth bass, sunfish |
| Thirteenth Lake | 325 | 0 | stocked | brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout |
| Jabe Pond | 147 | 1 | stocked | |
| Wilcox Lake | 146 | 0 | stocked | brook trout |
| Lake Luzerne | 104 | 2 | stocked | |
| Long Pond, Warren County | 37 | 1 | stocked | brook trout |
| Palmer Pond | 32 | 0 | stocked | rainbow trout |
| Clear Pond near North Creek, Essex County | 28 | 0 | stocked | |
| New Lake | 24 | 0 | stocked | brown trout |
| Botheration Pond | 18 | 0 | stocked | |
| Little Jabe Pond | 10 | 0 | stocked | |
| North Creek Reservoir | 5 | 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 Warren County
Another 37 named waters sit in Warren County without a page; the table gives their size and nearest community.
| Water | Acres | Ice fishing | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Lake | 448 | Chestertown | |
| Garnet Lake | 312 | North Creek | |
| Trout Lake, Warren County | 258 | Bolton Landing | |
| Harrisburg Lake | 186 | Wells | |
| Sherman Lake | 104 | Chestertown | |
| Butler Pond | 103 | Glens Falls North | |
| Island Pond, Warren County | 100 | Chestertown | |
| Siamese Ponds | 100 | Speculator | |
| Valentine Pond | 99 | Pottersville | |
| Burnt Pond | 94 | Chestertown | |
| Windover Lake | 87 | North Creek | |
| Round Pond, Warren County | 80 | Warrensburg | |
| Wintergreen Lake | 75 | Ticonderoga | |
| Pack Forest Lake | 73 | Warrensburg | |
| Daggett Pond | 58 | Warrensburg | |
| Kellum Pond | 54 | Warrensburg | |
| Lily Pond, Warren County | 54 | Chestertown | |
| Mountain Spring Lake | 54 | Pottersville | |
| Lens Lake | 54 | Lake Luzerne | |
| Crystal Lake, Warren County | 52 | Chestertown | |
| Beaver Pond, Warren County | 51 | Pottersville | |
| Loon Lake near Chestertown, Warren County, 51 acres | 51 | Chestertown | |
| Fourth Lake, Warren County | 51 | Lake Luzerne | |
| Tripp Pond | 50 | Chestertown | |
| Puffer Pond | 40 | Speculator | |
| Kibby Pond | 40 | North Creek | |
| Edgecomb Pond | 36 | Bolton Landing | |
| Viele Pond | 26 | Lake George | |
| Buttermilk Pond | 22 | Chestertown | |
| Mud Ponds | 19 | Speculator | |
| Crane Mountain Pond | 15 | North Creek | |
| Racket Pond | 11 | Chestertown | |
| Eagle Pond | 9 | Speculator | |
| Crab Pond, Warren County | 9 | Schroon Lake | |
| Duck Pond, Warren County | 8 | Chestertown | |
| Shiras Pond | 8 | Wells | |
| Gay Pond | 7 | Lake George |
NYS Hydrography lakes and DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Kills, creeks and rivers in Warren County
- Hudson Riverriver, Stocked 12.8 mi; Stocked-Extended 3.3 mi; 17,740 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (623.2 acres), 31 launchs
- Schroon Riverriver, Stocked-Extended 6.9 mi; Stocked 6.1 mi; 15,470 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (517.9 acres), 4 launchs
- Mill Creek, Warren Countystream, Stocked 5.8 mi; 1,695 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (184.1 acres)
- North Creekstream, Stocked 2.5 mi; 825 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (123.7 acres)
- Glen Brookstream, Stocked 1 mi; 430 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (49.3 acres)
- Stewart Brookstream
- Stony Creek, Warren Countystream, Public Fishing Rights
- West Brookstream, Public Fishing Rights (12.6 acres)
Trout creeks of Warren County
Trout anglers in Warren County get 5 streams: 5 stocked, 0 wild, 7 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.
Live gauge data for Warren County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 697 cfs, 3.21 ft gage height | Nov 12 1:15 am |
| Schroon River At Riverbank Ny | 2.34 ft gage height | Nov 12 1:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 2:33 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 Warren County
- Eagle Point Campground & Day Use AreaSchroon Lake, unpaved trailer launch, parking: 4 spaces (dec park field)
- Feeder Canal ParkHudson River, hand launch, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field)
- Hadley Canoe Take-Out LaunchHudson River, hand launch
- Hague Town BeachLake George, hard surface ramp, parking: 18 spaces (dec park field)
- Hudson River ParkHudson River, hard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Hudson River Special Management AreaHudson River, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Lake George Wild Forest LaunchJabe Pond, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Luzerne Campground & Day Use AreaFourth Lake, hand launch, parking: 3 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Glen LakeGlen Lake, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Glens FallsHudson River, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near HadleyHudson River, hard surface ramp, 30 car-and-trailer spaces, toilets
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (east)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (west)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (east)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (north)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near South Glens FallsHudson River, hand launch, parking: 4 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near WarrensburgHudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Lake LuzerneLake Luzerne, unpaved trailer launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Lily PondLily Pond, hand launch
- Public Launch on Long Pond near ChestertownLong Pond, hand launch
- Public Launch on Loon LakeLoon Lake, hand launch, parking: 6 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Schroon LakeSchroon Lake, hard surface ramp, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Schroon River near ChestertownSchroon River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Schroon River near WarrensburgSchroon River, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Rogers Rock Campground & Day Use AreaLake George, hard surface ramp, parking: 24 spaces (dec park field)
- Starbuckville Dam LaunchSchroon River, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Thurman Station Bridge LaunchHudson River, hand launch
- Warren County Fish Hatchery LaunchHudson River, hand launch
- Wayside BeachLake Luzerne, unpaved trailer launch
- Wilcox Lake Wild Forest LaunchGarnet Lake, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)Hudson River, hand launch
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)Hudson River, hand launch
Bank, pier and parking access in Warren County (6)
- Mill Creek fishing access parkingangler parking area (public fishing rights), Mill Creek
- Mill Creek fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mill Creek
- Mill Creek fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mill Creek
- North Creek fishing access parkingangler parking area (public fishing rights), North Creek
- Schroon River fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Schroon River
- Stony Creek fishing access parking, Stony Creek 2angler parking area, Stony Creek
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 Warren County
DEC stocking lists show 174,454 fish released in Warren County in 2025 across 69 waters, mostly rainbow trout.
Warren County stocking totals for 2025
| Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 83,315 |
| Landlocked Salmon | 36,870 |
| Brook Trout | 36,209 |
| Brown Trout | 14,490 |
| Splake | 3,410 |
| Lake Trout | 160 |
Spring 2026 trout plan for Warren County
| When | Water | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April – second week 2026 | Glen Creek | Brown Trout | 380 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – second week 2026 | Glen Creek | Brown Trout | 50 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 170 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Mill Creek | Brown Trout | 50 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Mill Creek | Brown Trout | 380 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Schroon River | Brown Trout | 900 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Schroon River | Brown Trout | 110 | 12 -15 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 170 | 12 -15 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9 – 10 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Schroon River | Brown Trout | 110 | 12 -15 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Schroon River | Brown Trout | 900 | 9 – 10 inches |
| May – first week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 170 | 12 -15 inches |
| May – first week 2026 | Hudson River | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9 – 10 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 Warren County
Unless DEC lists a special rule for the water, Warren 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 Warren County waters (14)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| All waters inhabited by trout (except those listed as permitted) | Ice fishing |
| Brant Lake | Ice fishing |
| Brant Lake Outlet | Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, All year, limit 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" |
| Glen Lake | Ice fishing |
| Hour Pond | Trout, Apr 1 – Oct 15, limit 3, 12" |
| Lake George | Atlantic Salmon, All year, limit 2, 18"; Lake Trout, All year, limit 2, 23"; Smelt, May 16 – Mar 31, limit 25 |
| Lake Luzerne | Ice fishing |
| Little Jabe Pond | Trout, Apr 1 – Oct 15, limit 3, 12" |
| Palmer Pond | Trout, Apr 1 – Nov 30, limit 5 |
| Peaked Mountain Pond | Trout, Apr 1 – Oct 15, limit 3, 12" |
| Schroon Lake | Lake Trout, All year, limit 3, 18" |
| Schroon River (Starbuckville Dam upstream to Schroon Lake) | Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, All year, limit 5, no more than 2 longer than 12"; Lake Trout, All year, limit 3, 18" |
| Thirteenth Lake | Baitfish |
| Trout Lake | Ice fishing |
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 Warren County
Warren County tackle shops and marinas
- Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George
- Fish307llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George
- Bolton Landing Marina.marina
- Castaway Marinamarina
- Chic's Marinamarina, Bolton Landing
- Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc.sporting goods store, Queensbury
- Dunham's Bay Marinamarina, Lake George
- Dunhams Bay Boat Co.marina
- F.R. Smith Marinamarina, Bolton Landing
- Fischer"s Marinamarina
- Fountain Square Outfitterssporting goods store, Glens Falls
- Halls Boat Corpmarina
- Henderson's Marinamarina
- Huletts Landing Marinamarina
- Lake Geo. Boat Co.marina
- Lake George Clubmarina
- Norowalmarina
- Norowal Marinamarina
- Pilot Knob Marinamarina, Fort Ann
- Sawmill Bay Marinamarina
- TowBoat Lake Georgemarina
- Upper Hudson River Boat Launchmarina
- Water's Edge Marinamarina
- Yankee Boating Centermarina
Where to buy a license in Warren County (18)
- Ron's Hardware4979 Lakeshore Drive, Bolton Landing
- Town of Bolton4949 Lakeshore Drive, Bolton Landing
- Town of Horicon6580 New York 8, Brant Lake
- D & J Crossroads Inc40 Dixon Road, Chestertown
- City of Glens Falls42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls
- ARTIEs Camping and More1444 Rte 9, Lake George
- Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llc2239 State Route 9, Lake George
- Blue Lagoon Resort3670 Lakeshore Drive, Lake George
- Fish307llc814 GOGGINS Road, Lake George
- Town of Lake Luzerne539 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne
- Town of Johnsburg219 Main Street, North Creek
- Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc.578 Aviation Road Space D-103, Queensbury
Warren County on the DEC guide list
- Austin Charterscharter, Queensbury
- Trophy Charterscharter, Bolton Landing
- ADK Mountain & Stream Guide Sefishing guide, Olmstedville
- Adirondack Adventuresfishing guide, Adirondack, North River
- Sacandaga Outdoor Centerfishing guide, Great Sacandaga Lake, Hadley
- Shaw's Guide Servicefishing guide, Chestertown
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 Warren County, by distance
Warren County communities to base a trip
- Glens Fallspop. 14,830
- Glens Falls Northpop. 9,530
- West Glens Fallspop. 9,473
- Warrensburgpop. 3,045
- Lake Georgepop. 1,008
Just over the line from Warren County
- Washington County26 miles southeast
- Saratoga County31 miles south
- Hamilton County34 miles west
- Essex County38 miles north
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Photographs
Camera views of lakes and streams around Warren County
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Hunting
Hunting in Warren County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Warren County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Answers
Things to know before casting in Warren County
What boat access does Warren County offer?
33 launch sites are on record, 5 with a hard ramp; see the list above.
Which Warren County lake has the biggest footprint on the state map?
Lake George, at 28,562 acres in the state hydrography layer.
Where do Warren County trout anglers find DEC reaches?
5 streams, 38.4 miles of trout reaches; 0 hold wild reaches.
Is trout fishing open all year in Warren County?
Yes in winter, but only catch and release with artificial lures from October 16 to March 31.
Where do Warren County anglers shop for gear?
Start with Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llc, one of 24.
How many guide businesses name Warren County?
The DEC licensed guide list files 6 guide businesses under the county.
Under which DEC region does Warren County fall?
DEC Region 5 (Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain).
Where does Warren County keep its county offices?
It is Queensbury.
What does a DEC license cost for fishing Warren 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 Warren County waters differ from the statewide limits?
DEC prints 14 special rule entries for the county, beginning with All waters inhabited by trout (except those listed as permitted); they are in the regulations table above.
Plan a trip around Warren County
Launch pages show parking and ramp type.