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Lake Luzerne Fishing
A 104-acre New York lake in Warren County.
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Warren County
A first visit to Lake Luzerne
Measured from its NHD outline, Lake Luzerne covers roughly 104 acres of Warren County. Under a mile separates the water from Lake Luzerne. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists rainbow trout. The access data show 2 mapped launches.
104acres
2launches
1species on file
1counties
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Lake Luzerne
This fish list for Lake Luzerne 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.
Access
Launch ramps serving Lake Luzerne
- Public Launch on Lake Luzerneunpaved trailer launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field); managed by Municipal
- Wayside Beachunpaved trailer launch; managed by Municipal
Ramps in the neighborhood of Lake Luzerne
- Hadley Canoe Take-Out LaunchHudson River, under a mile west
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (east)Hudson River, 2 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (west)Hudson River, 2 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Hudson River near HadleyHudson River, 2 miles south
- Luzerne Campground & Day Use AreaFourth Lake, 3 miles north
- Hudson River Special Management AreaHudson River, 7 miles north
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Lake Luzerne
| 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 Lake Luzerne.
Local rules for Lake Luzerne
| 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.
Stocking
Latest stocking years at Lake Luzerne
From 2023 through 2026, DEC logged 15 releases into Lake Luzerne, with rainbow trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 1,140 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 7 | 3,882 | 12.15 in, 8.6 in, 9.5 in |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 3 | 2,150 | 8.8 in, 9.5 in |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 4 | 2,600 | 10 in, 10.1 in, 9.3 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.
Compare
Lake Luzerne and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Luzerne | 104 | 2 | 1 | yes | |
| Glen Lake | 9 miles east | 328 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Moreau Lake | 9 miles southeast | 91 | 1 | 2 | yes |
| Palmer Lake | 9 miles southwest | 11 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Wilcox Lake | 17 miles west | 146 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| New Lake | 17 miles northwest | 24 | 0 | 1 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Lake Luzerne, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Lake Luzerne
- Glen Lake9 miles east
- Moreau Lake9 miles southeast
- Palmer Lake9 miles southwest
- Wilcox Lake17 miles west
- New Lake17 miles northwest
Tackle sellers serving Lake Luzerne
- Upper Hudson River Boat Launchmarina, Warren, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc.sporting goods store, Queensbury, 8 miles
- Fish307llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 8 miles
- Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 9 miles
- Halls Boat Corpmarina, Warren, 9 miles
- Fountain Square Outfitterssporting goods store, Glens Falls, 10 miles
A day with a guide on Lake Luzerne
- 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 Lake Luzerne
- Corinth5 miles
- West Glens Falls7 miles
- Glens Falls North8 miles
Lake Luzerne across county lines
- Warren Countycounty seat Queensbury
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Fish ID
The fish of Lake Luzerne, pictured one by one
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Answers
What gets asked about Lake Luzerne
How far is Lake Luzerne from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Warren County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, under a mile from Lake Luzerne.
What acreage is Lake Luzerne?
Close to 104 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Lake Luzerne?
Start at Wayside Beach, one of 2 mapped launches.
What might bend the rod at Lake Luzerne?
Records show rainbow trout.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Lake Luzerne?
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 Lake Luzerne 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 Lake Luzerne stocked?
DEC lists 15 stockings, the latest in 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Lake Luzerne?
Nearest on our list: Upper Hudson River Boat Launch, 3 miles.
Put Lake Luzerne on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.