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Moreau Lake Fishing
A 91-acre New York lake in Saratoga County.
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Saratoga County
A first visit to Moreau Lake
Measured from its NHD outline, Moreau Lake covers roughly 91 acres of Saratoga County. The DEC record gives OPRHP (State Parks) as owner. About 5 miles separates the water from West Glens Falls. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists rainbow trout and largemouth bass. The access data show 1 mapped launch. Launch type, per DEC: trailer improved.
91acres
1launches
2species 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 Moreau Lake
This fish list for Moreau 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.
Access
Launch ramps serving Moreau Lake
- Moreau Lake State Parkhand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field); managed by OPRHP
Ramps in the neighborhood of Moreau Lake
- Hudson River ParkHudson River, 3 miles northeast
- Public Launch on Hudson River near CorinthHudson River, 3 miles west
- Feeder Canal ParkHudson River, 5 miles northeast
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Glens FallsHudson River, 6 miles northeast
- Bradley BeachHudson River, 7 miles east
- Lock C7 LaunchChamplain Canal, 7 miles east
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Moreau 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 Moreau Lake.
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 Moreau Lake
From 2023 through 2026, DEC logged 7 releases into Moreau Lake, with rainbow trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 3,120 | 8 inches |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 2 | 6,300 | 8.7 in |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 2 | 3,320 | 8.9 in, 9.1 in |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 2 | 3,000 | 8.7 in, 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.
Compare
Moreau Lake and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreau Lake | 91 | 1 | 2 | yes | |
| Lake Luzerne | 9 miles northwest | 104 | 2 | 0 | yes |
| Glen Lake | 9 miles north | 328 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Palmer Lake | 14 miles west | 11 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Cossayuna Lake | 15 miles east | 675 | 0 | 4 | yes |
| Saratoga Lake | 15 miles south | 3,772 | 1 | 8 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Moreau Lake, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Moreau Lake
- Lake Luzerne9 miles northwest
- Glen Lake9 miles north
- Palmer Lake14 miles west
- Cossayuna Lake15 miles east
- Saratoga Lake15 miles south
Tackle sellers serving Moreau Lake
- Fountain Square Outfitterssporting goods store, Glens Falls, 6 miles
- Fort Edward Yacht Basinmarina, Washington, 7 miles
- Upper Hudson River Boat Launchmarina, Warren, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Good's, Inc.sporting goods store, Queensbury, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 3065 NY-50sporting goods store, Saratoga Springs, 9 miles
- Schuyler Yacht Basinmarina, Saratoga, 11 miles
A day with a guide on Moreau Lake
- Justy-Joe Charterscharter, Wilton
- The Backwater Guide Servicefishing guide, Schuylerville
- White Dog Trail Companyfishing guide, Clifton Park
Home bases for trips to Moreau Lake
- West Glens Falls5 miles
- South Glens Falls6 miles
- Corinth6 miles
Moreau Lake across county lines
- Saratoga Countycounty seat Ballston Spa
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Fish ID
The fish of Moreau Lake, pictured one by one
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Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Answers
What gets asked about Moreau Lake
How far is Moreau Lake from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Saratoga County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 5 miles from West Glens Falls.
What acreage is Moreau Lake?
Close to 91 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Moreau Lake?
Start at Moreau Lake State Park, one of 1 mapped launch.
What might bend the rod at Moreau Lake?
Records show rainbow trout and largemouth bass.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Moreau Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
Does Moreau 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 Moreau Lake stocked?
DEC lists 7 stockings, the latest in 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Moreau Lake?
Nearest on our list: Fountain Square Outfitters, 6 miles.
Put Moreau Lake on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.