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Lake · Schroon, Essex, New York

Schroon Lake

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Location Snapshot

Schroon Lake is an Adirondack coldwater lake with a trout-and-salmon fishery that stands apart from the region’s warmer mixed-species waters. Lake trout and landlocked salmon are the primary supported targets, giving the lake a focused coldwater identity within New York’s Adirondack lake landscape.

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StrikeTracks does not currently provide a live condition rating for this destination. Destination and fishery information is still available.

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Schroon Lake.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

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

Lake trout and landlocked salmon are primary and stocked in Schroon Lake. It covers 4,107 acres, averages 56 feet deep, and reaches 152 feet.

Target species

  • Lake Trout

    Salvelinus namaycush

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

  • Landlocked Salmon

    Salmo salar

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

Lake trout and landlocked salmon are stocked in Schroon Lake.

  • Lake Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

  • Landlocked Salmon

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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