The chart-makers
Great Sacandaga Lake Mapping Project
More than 450 buoys, hazards, and points of interest charted by 200+ community members and five first-responder partnerships — the map our on-water markers come from, shared with permission.
Great Sacandaga Lake, Great Sacandaga Lake
§ The Waters · Great Sacandaga Lake
Great Sacandaga Lake.
Great Sacandaga Lake spans 26,730 acres across forty-two miles — the largest lake in the southeastern Adirondacks and the Park's strongest walleye fishery. Depths reach seventy-five feet; multiple launches ring the shore, and the mix of walleye, bass, pike, and perch suits both beginners and anglers willing to learn its contours.
TypeLakepublic access
Surface26,730 ac
Max depth75 ft
Surface temp74°Fsatellite est.
Species5 listedfishing belowSatellite read 2026-08-21Field data · NYSDEC + The Atlas
§ Overview
Great Sacandaga Lake reaches a maximum depth of 75 feet. Fish on record include Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Great Sacandaga Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Woodcock Mountain and White Mountain.
§ The Chart · Wild & Hamlets
The water, surveyed.
§ The water
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Great Sacandaga Lake
3D terrain: USGS 3DEP relief with NAIP imagery — loads as this slot scrolls into view. The 2D map carries every pin from the classic lake page.
§ Water Conditions
Est. surface temp
74°F
71–77° across the lake
Satellite 10-day avg · Aug 21
Surface temp: satellite estimate · CopernicusReference only — not for navigation.
§ When to go
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Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
§ Nearby parking
12 parking areas· 2 accessible
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Fox Hill Road Parking LotTrailhead7.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Hadley Mountain Parking Lot8.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sacandaga8.6 mipavedDirections →
- 04Creek Road Parking Lot9.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Pike'S Beach Accessible Parking9.7 mi
- 06Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area9.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Pikes Beach Parking9.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Schofield Flats Accessible Parking9.9 mi
+4 more on the map above
§ Photos & Videos
Great Sacandaga Lake.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
§ Photos · via Google
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out of 5
§ Fishing
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
§ No. I
The species.
5 listed
WalleyeNativeSmallmouth bassStockedLargemouth bassStockedNorthern pikeNativeYellow perchNative§ No. II
The stocking record.
2011–2026 · NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout12,480 · 2026
Rainbow Trout1,760 · 2024
Rainbow Trout2,310 · 2024
Rainbow Trout3,000 · 2024
Rainbow Trout2,000 · 2024
Rainbow Trout4,350 · 2024
§ No. III
Launch & supply.
DEC access on record
Trailer - Improved0 cars · 70 trailers
Angler leaderboard — log your catchmonthly boardNYSDEC regulationsdec.ny.gov§ At the Water
Getting in, staying over.
§ No. I
Access.
Within ~7 miles
Trailheads2
Parking areas12
DEC boat launches1
Great Sacandaga Lake Region→§ No. II
Camping.
48 counted
Designated campsites42
Lean-tos & shelters2
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar<0.1 miSunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina<0.1 miNorthampton Beach Campground<0.1 miLuzerne State Campground5.5 mi§ No. III
On the water.
Marinas, beaches & supply
Majestic Mountain Marina<0.1 miMillers Grandview Marina<0.1 miWally's Marina<0.1 miSport Island Pub<0.1 miSouth Shore Dive<0.1 miLanzi's on the Lake<0.1 mi§ Lake Safety Partners
The water layer on our maps exists because two local organizations put safety ahead of everything else. Know them.
The watch-keepers
Henry D Ross III Memorial Fund
Founded in Henry's memory in 2017, the fund built the Send It hazard-alert app and the Adirondack Safety Map — thin ice, submerged obstacles, and changing conditions, reported by the community that's out there.
§ Charts & Partners
NYSDEC Lake Map Series — Depth contours traced from the Department of Environmental Conservation's published lake map.
Great Sacandaga Lake Mapping Project — Buoy markers, hazard contours, and life-jacket loaner stations — charted and maintained by the GSL Mapping Project, shared here with permission.
Henry D Ross III Memorial Fund — Report changing conditions on the lake with their Send It app — the best source through the winter months.
Charted positions, not live tracking — seasonal markers come out every winter. Reference only, never navigation.
§ Conditions on the Water
What the lake is doing today.
§ The Surrounding Country
What rings this water.
§ No. I
The peaks.
Within ~5 miles
Woodcock Mountain0.3 miWhite Mountain0.5 miWaite Mountain0.6 miDay Center Mountain0.7 miClute Mountain0.9 miKings Mountain1.0 mi§ No. II
The waters.
Neighboring lakes & ponds
Stewarts Bridge Reservoir<0.1 miNorthville Lake<0.1 miMayfield Lake<0.1 miEast Stony Creek<0.1 miFayville Creek0.1 miBradt's Pond0.2 mi§ No. III
The trails.
Shore-side routes
Long Path379.6 miAsh Frasier Road0.2 miNorthville-Placid Trail137.2 miRiverview Road0.3 miWall Rose Avenue0.1 miRavenwood Lane0.3 mi§ The Field Guides · For This Water
Read before you launch.
§ Editor’s Picks
within 25 mi
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- The Local8.0 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe8.1 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- Alpine Grille13.0 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Lanzi's on the Lake13.1 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
Sip.
4- ADK Blend8.0 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee16.0 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- Caffe Vero19.0 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- The PERKS of Speculator23.0 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
Sweet.
4- Cree-Mee Freeze6.7 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Village Scoop8.1 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Zippy's Ice Cream16.7 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Martha's Dandee Creme17.7 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
Drink.
4- South Shore Dive5.9 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sport Island Pub8.7 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub13.8 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
- Sacandaga Spirits16.5 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
Stay.
4- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar2.2 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
- Great Sacandaga Pines4.4 mi
Great Sacandaga Pines offers nine knotty pine cabins spread across a 13-acre wooded site with 565 feet of private sandy beach on Great Sacandaga Lake.
- The Orendaga7.9 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
- Inn At the Bridge8.3 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
See.
4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge5.1 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Tubby Tubes River Co.13.5 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- Grandview Mini Golf16.8 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks17.3 mi
The Promise Gardens is the perfect wedding venue with gorgeous gardens, rustic barns and mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
§ The Field Notes
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§ Questions
Frequently asked.
- Where is Great Sacandaga Lake located?Great Sacandaga Lake is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Great Sacandaga Lake?Great Sacandaga Lake has a surface area of approximately 26,730 acres, a large lake by Adirondack standards.
- How deep is Great Sacandaga Lake?Great Sacandaga Lake has a maximum depth of 75 feet.
- What fish are in Great Sacandaga Lake?Great Sacandaga Lake supports populations of Walleye, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Great Sacandaga Lake open to the public?Yes, Great Sacandaga Lake has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Great Sacandaga Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Great Sacandaga Lake: 42 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters, 4 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.