Glen Lake Fishing
A 328-acre New York lake in Warren County.
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A first visit to Glen Lake
Measured from its NHD outline, Glen Lake covers roughly 328 acres of Warren County. The DEC record gives Private as owner. About 2 miles separates the water from Glens Falls North. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists rainbow trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and black crappie. The access data show 1 mapped launch. Launch type, per DEC: trailer unimproved. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted. The DEC lists record 14 stocking years since 2011.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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This fish list for Glen Lake draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Launch ramps serving Glen Lake
- Public Launch on Glen Lakehand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field); managed by Municipal
Ramps in the neighborhood of Glen Lake
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Glens FallsHudson River, 5 miles south
- Public Launch on Hudson River near South Glens FallsHudson River, 5 miles southeast
- Feeder Canal ParkHudson River, 5 miles south
- Martindale Boat Basin ParkGlens Falls Feeder Canal, 6 miles southeast
- Hudson River ParkHudson River, 7 miles south
- Luzerne Campground & Day Use AreaFourth Lake, 8 miles west
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The take-home rules for Glen Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Glen Lake.
Local rules for Glen Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice fishing | see DEC rules | open all year | Warren County |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Latest stocking years at Glen Lake
From 2023 through 2026, DEC logged 6 releases into Glen Lake, with rainbow trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 1,980 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 3 | 2,850 | 12.15 in, 8.6 in, 9.5 in |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 1 | 2,000 | 8.9 in |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 1 | 1,900 | 9.4 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
Glen Lake and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake | 328 | 1 | 5 | yes | |
| Lake Luzerne | 9 miles west | 104 | 2 | 0 | yes |
| Moreau Lake | 9 miles south | 91 | 1 | 2 | yes |
| Cossayuna Lake | 17 miles southeast | 675 | 0 | 4 | yes |
| Palmer Lake | 18 miles southwest | 11 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Lake George | 19 miles north | 28,562 | 2 | 8 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby to Glen Lake, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Glen Lake
- Lake Luzerne9 miles west
- Moreau Lake9 miles south
- Cossayuna Lake17 miles southeast
- Palmer Lake18 miles southwest
- Lake George19 miles north
Tackle sellers serving Glen Lake
- Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc.sporting goods store, Queensbury, 3 miles
- Fish307llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 3 miles
- Halls Boat Corpmarina, Warren, 4 miles
- Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 4 miles
- Fountain Square Outfitterssporting goods store, Glens Falls, 4 miles
- Dunham's Bay Marinamarina, Lake George, 5 miles
A day with a guide on Glen Lake
- ADK Mountain & Stream Guide Sefishing guide, Olmstedville
- Adirondack Adventuresfishing guide, Adirondack, North River
- Austin Charterscharter, Queensbury
- Sacandaga Outdoor Centerfishing guide, Great Sacandaga Lake, Hadley
- Shaw's Guide Servicefishing guide, Chestertown
- Trophy Charterscharter, Bolton Landing
Home bases for trips to Glen Lake
- Glens Falls North2 miles
- Glens Falls4 miles
- West Glens Falls4 miles
Glen Lake across county lines
- Warren Countycounty seat Queensbury
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The fish of Glen Lake, pictured one by one

Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife from Sacramento, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0

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Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain

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What gets asked about Glen Lake
How far is Glen Lake from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Warren County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 2 miles from Glens Falls North.
What acreage is Glen Lake?
Close to 328 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Glen Lake?
Start at Public Launch on Glen Lake, one of 1 mapped launch.
What might bend the rod at Glen Lake?
Records show rainbow trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and black crappie.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Glen Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. County special regulations name it as well; see the table above.
Does Glen Lake need a trout stamp?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
How often is Glen Lake stocked?
DEC lists 6 stockings, the latest in 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Glen Lake?
Nearest on our list: Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc., 3 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Glen Lake?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Glen Lake on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.

