Lake · Schroon, Essex, New York
Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake
Lake · New York
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Schroon Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Coldwater-pinned Adirondack lake. Honest public class is Unavailable.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lake trout are a primary Schroon Lake coldwater target.
Source: NYSDEC
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Landlocked salmon are a primary Schroon Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Deep Adirondack lake with lake trout and landlocked salmon habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Horicon and Schroon hard-surface ramps; Eagle Point campground ramp.
Stocking information
DEC manages Schroon Lake trout and salmon. Confirm current official stocking.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Coldwater pin remains. Do not allow ordinary L-C/L-D.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Schroon, Essex, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Schroon
County
Essex
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Schroon Lake
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Adirondack / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 5 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
4107 acres
Maximum Depth
152 ft
Average Depth
56 ft
Target Species
Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Adirondack coldwater lake (about 4,107 acres; max 152 ft; mean 56 ft). Horicon and Schroon hard-surface ramps. Ordinary L-C/L-D is prohibited by the existing coldwater lake pin.
