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Rivers and Streams

Schroon River

  • Located in the heart of North Warren.
  • Begins at the confluence of Crowfoot Brook and New Pond Brook near Underwood and joins up with the Hudson in Warrensburg.
  • Features & Highlights: 67.7 miles long yet its watershed is entirely within the Adirondack Park.
  • Featured Fish: Smallmouth bass, perch, and pike. Stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
  • Angler Access: From Starbuckville Dam downstream to Riverbank, trout anglers will find easy access to some of the most productive fishing waters in the Southern Adirondacks.

Starbuckville Dam

  • Located in Chestertown, NY.
  • Offers a large area to anglers with good runs forming at the base of the dam transitioning into flat water that can offer excellent dry fly fishing in the evenings.
  • Features & Highlights: From the Schroon Lake boat launch to Starbuckville Dam it’s five miles long. Perfect for kayak or small craft anglers.
  • Featured Fish: Smallmouth bass.
  • Angler Access: The easiest access point is the Schroon Lake Boat Launch. After launching your boat, go left under the bridge and you are ready to fish. With slower pools scattered in between the rough water, this stretch has opportunities for every angler.

Rivers and Streams Nearby

  • The North Hudson and Indian Rivers up in Hamilton County are larger waters, perfect for fly fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are stocked annually, with native smallmouth bass found in the Hudson. Note that periodic whitewater rafting releases can cause dangerous conditions, so check with local outfitters for schedules and recommended locations.

    For more detailed directions to each fishing site, click here.

Lakes and Ponds

Brant Lake

  • Located just east of Horicon.
  • Located approximately halfway between Albany to the south and Plattsburgh to the north with a maximum depth of 12 feet. Expect trout in the cooler months and bass season in the summer.
  • Features & Highlights: A variety of panfish make it fun for younger anglers too.
  • Featured Fish: Perch, Largemouth Bass, Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and Chain Pickerel. Stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
  • Angler Access: Free public boat access at the DEC launch site near the west end in Horicon.

Loon Lake

  • Located in Chester, NY.
  • A wishbone-shaped body of water in Warren County, located within the Town of Chester.
  • Features & Highlights: 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, it has a maximum depth of 202 feet. Plenty of panfish for the kids. The old timers swear by the fine flavor of winter perch when ice fishing.
  • Featured Fish: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, walleye, northern pike, Pumpkinseed sunfish, and chain pickerel.
  • Angler Access: There are boats for rent at access points, as well as a beach. The nearest bait shop is 15 miles away, so stock up before you come.

Schroon Lake

  • Located in Schroon, NY.
  • Spans from Pottersville to Schroon, NY.
  • Features & Highlights: It is 4,107 acres in size and is 152 feet deep at its deepest point. Picturesque and beautiful in the fall, this lake has it all.
  • Plenty of panfish near shallow rocks, weeds, and fallen trees. Great place for ice fishing.
  • Featured Fish: (BIG) Northern pike, lake trout, pickerel, landlocked salmon, brown bullhead, rock bass, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass.
  • Angler Access: There are three access points to the lake. One is a state owned hard surface ramp off of US-9, just north of Pottersville. The second is a state owned hand launch access at the Eagle Point Campground off US-9, 2 miles north of Pottersville. Lastly, there is a village owned public beach access point off of US-9 in the village of Schroon Lake.

Ponds Stocked with Trout by Warren County

  • Horicon Pond
  • Palmer Pond
  • Tannery Pool
  • Brant Lake Mill Pond

What's Nearby? Lakes, Ponds and Big Waters

The Lake George Wild Forest, south of Route 8 between Brant Lake and Hague, includes 47 pond and lakes with native and stocked populations of brook trout. Other available species include rainbow and brown trout, and largemouth bass. Jabe Pond can be accessed by a four mile jeep trail, but most waters require a hike of several miles. For those seeking solitude, this and nearby Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is where you want to go.

Accessible only on foot, the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness straddles the border between Warren and Essex counties. Some of the nearly two dozen ponds have wild lake trout, while others offer stocked and native brookies. A hiking trail from the Brant Lake area provides access to Pharaoh Lake, and additional access is available from Route 74, east of the Northway exit 28.

A short scenic drive over Graphite Mountain to Hague brings you to the big waters of Lake George. The Hague area is a top bass fishing destination, but Lake George also has wild populations of lake trout, landlocked salmon, pickerel and pike.

Just up the road is Lake Champlain, 120 miles of numerous fresh water fishing opportunities. Natural populations are enhanced by an annual stocking of 700,000 trout and salmon, and the lake is deep enough to support both warm and cold water fisheries.

Local Fish & Tackle Shops Nearby

Flies To Use in the Adirondacks

Zug Bug

Hornberg

Black Ghost Streamer

Olive Caddis Pupa

Griffith’s Gnat

For more information on flies, click here.

Check With DEC

For stocking information, schedules, and seasonal regulations, always check with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation before planning your fishing trip. A valid NYS fishing license is required, and can be obtained at local outfitters and town offices.