Schroon Lake Fishing
A 4,257-acre New York lake in Essex County and Warren County.
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A first visit to Schroon Lake
Measured from its NHD outline, Schroon Lake covers roughly 4,257 acres of Essex County and Warren County. The DEC record gives DEC as owner. About 3 miles separates the water from Schroon Lake. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists lake trout, atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The access data show 3 mapped launches. Launch type, per DEC: trailer improved. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted. The DEC lists record 15 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 Schroon 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 Schroon Lake
- Public Launch on Schroon Lakehard surface ramp, parking: 21 spaces (dec park field); managed by Municipal
- Public Launch on Schroon Lakehard surface ramp, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field); managed by Municipal
- Eagle Point Campground & Day Use Areaunpaved trailer launch, parking: 4 spaces (dec park field); managed by DEC
Ramps in the neighborhood of Schroon Lake
- Public Launch on Muller PondMuller Pond, 6 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Oliver PondOliver Pond, 7 miles northwest
- Starbuckville Dam LaunchSchroon River, 8 miles south
- Public Launch on Schroon River near Schroon LakeSchroon River, 8 miles north
- Public Launch on Lily PondLily Pond, 8 miles southeast
- Public Launch on Paradox LakeParadox Lake, 9 miles northeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The take-home rules for Schroon 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 Schroon Lake.
Local rules for Schroon Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 3; minimum 18" | All year | Essex 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 Schroon Lake
From 2023 through 2025, DEC logged 10 releases into Schroon Lake, with lake trout the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 6,840 | 6.8 in |
| 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 3 | 3,240 | 11.5 in, 25.5 in, 7.4 in |
| 2024 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 5,740 | 6.8 in |
| 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 2 | 3,345 | 19 in, 7.2 in |
| 2023 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 5,630 | 7.4 in |
| 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 2 | 2,830 | 1.4 in, 6.5 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.
Schroon Lake and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroon Lake | 4,257 | 3 | 8 | yes | |
| Goose Pond | 6 miles northeast | 66 | 0 | 3 | yes |
| Brant Lake | 6 miles southeast | 1,522 | 0 | 7 | yes |
| Oliver Pond | 7 miles northwest | 44 | 1 | 1 | yes |
| Glidden Marsh | 7 miles northeast | 27 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Crane Pond | 8 miles northeast | 162 | 0 | 0 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby to Schroon Lake, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Schroon Lake
- Goose Pond6 miles northeast
- Brant Lake6 miles southeast
- Oliver Pond7 miles northwest
- Glidden Marsh7 miles northeast
- Crane Pond8 miles northeast
Tackle sellers serving Schroon Lake
- Huletts Landing Marinamarina, Warren, 17 miles
- TowBoat Lake Georgemarina, Warren, 17 miles
- Sawmill Bay Marinamarina, Warren, 17 miles
- Norowalmarina, Warren, 17 miles
- Norowal Marinamarina, Warren, 17 miles
- Water's Edge Marinamarina, Warren, 17 miles
A day with a guide on Schroon Lake
- Cloudsplitters Outfittersfishing guide, Newcomb
- Middle Earth Expeditionsfishing guide, Lake Placid
- Outlaw Charterscharter, Ticonderoga
- Pocket Water Outfitterfishing guide, Wilmington
- Smokin LoonGuide Servicesfishing guide, Bloomingdale
- Whitewater Challenger'sfishing guide, Olmstedville
Home bases for trips to Schroon Lake
- Ticonderoga18 miles
- Warrensburg19 miles
- Whitehall24 miles
Schroon Lake across county lines
- Essex Countycounty seat Elizabethtown
- Warren Countycounty seat Queensbury
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What gets asked about Schroon Lake
How far is Schroon Lake from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Essex County and Warren County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 3 miles from Schroon Lake.
What acreage is Schroon Lake?
Close to 4,257 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Schroon Lake?
Start at Public Launch on Schroon Lake, one of 3 mapped launches.
What might bend the rod at Schroon Lake?
Records show lake trout, atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and black crappie.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Schroon 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 Schroon 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 Schroon Lake stocked?
DEC lists 10 stockings, the latest in 2025.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Schroon Lake?
Nearest on our list: Huletts Landing Marina, 17 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Schroon Lake?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Schroon Lake on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.