Schroon Lake (New York) facts for kids
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 Schroon Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Schroon Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Warren County/ Essex County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°46′49″N 73°46′40″W / 43.7803421°N 73.7779075°W, 43°44′29″N 73°47′41″W / 43.7414099°N 73.7947789°W, 43°50′04″N 73°44′47″W / 43.8344738°N 73.7464647°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Schroon River, Rogers Brook, Horseshoe Pond Brook, Sucker Brook, Spectacle Brook |
| Primary outflows | Schroon River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 4,105 acres (16.61 km2) |
| Average depth | 56 feet (17 m) |
| Max. depth | 152 feet (46 m) |
| Shore length1 | 24.7 miles (39.8 km) |
| Surface elevation | 807 feet (246 m) |
| Islands | 2 Clarks Island |
| Settlements | Schroon Lake, New York, Adirondack, New York |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Schroon Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It's a popular spot for outdoor fun, especially for fishing and boating. The lake is named after the nearby village of Schroon Lake, New York.
Exploring Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake is a long, narrow lake that stretches across two counties in New York: Warren County and Essex County. It's a natural lake, meaning it wasn't created by people. The lake is fed by several streams and rivers, and its main outflow is the Schroon River.
Fish You Can Find
Schroon Lake is home to many different kinds of fish, making it a great place for fishing! Anglers (that's what we call people who fish) can try to catch a variety of species.
Here are some of the fish that live in Schroon Lake:
- Lake trout: A large, cold-water fish.
- Landlocked salmon: These salmon live their whole lives in freshwater lakes.
- Largemouth bass: A popular sport fish known for its big mouth.
- Smallmouth bass: Another type of bass, often found in clearer, cooler waters.
- Northern pike: A long, predatory fish with sharp teeth.
- Yellow perch: A common and tasty fish.
- Chain pickerel: A fish with a distinctive chain-like pattern on its sides.
- Rock bass: A smaller, hardy fish.
- Sunfish: A general name for several small, colorful fish.
- Brown bullhead: A type of catfish with whiskers around its mouth.
How to Visit the Lake
It's easy to get to Schroon Lake if you want to go fishing or enjoy the water. There are three main places where people can get access to the lake.
Public Access Points
- North of Pottersville: There's a state-owned boat ramp with a hard surface. You can find it just north of the small community of Pottersville, right off US-9. This is good for launching bigger boats.
- Eagle Point Campground: About two miles north of Pottersville, also off US-9, you'll find a state-owned hand launch. This spot is perfect for smaller boats like canoes or kayaks. It's located at the Eagle Point Campground.
- Schroon Lake Village: In the village of Schroon Lake itself, there's a public beach. This is a great spot for swimming or launching small, non-motorized boats from the shore. It's also right off US-9.
