Lake Champlain (north basin).
Lake Champlain's north basin spans open water toward the Canadian border, where walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike hold in depths that can exceed 300 feet. Weather shifts fast here—calm mornings turn to whitecaps by afternoon—so plan launches around forecast windows and carry charts for navigation.
Fish on record include Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Walleye — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Lake Champlain (north basin) has public access. Summits nearby include Split Rock Mountain and Bart Royce Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 parking areas
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.
- 01Port Douglass Boat Launch ParkingTrailhead5.6 mipavedDirections →
- 02Peru Dock Boat Launch Parking6.7 mipavedDirections →
- 03Willsboro Bay Boat Launch Parking10.5 mipavedDirections →
- 04Poke-O-Moonshine Rock Climber Parking12.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Poke-O-Moonshine Hiker Parking12.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Poke-O-Moonshne Fire Tower Parking Area13.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Webb-Royce Trail Parking Lot21.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Louis Clearing Bay Trail Parking21.9 miunpavedDirections →
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Lake Champlain (north basin).
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
The species.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Access.
Camping.
On the water.
NOAA Electronic Navigational Charts — Federal chart data: buoys, lights, wrecks, obstructions, and depth contours.
OpenStreetMap seamarks — Community-charted markers, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Stay.
1— 24.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
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- Where is Lake Champlain (north basin) located?Lake Champlain (north basin) is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lake Champlain (north basin)?Lake Champlain (north basin) has a surface area of approximately 60,523 acres, a large lake by Adirondack standards.
- What fish are in Lake Champlain (north basin)?Lake Champlain (north basin) supports populations of Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Walleye. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Lake Champlain (north basin) open to the public?Yes, Lake Champlain (north basin) 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 Lake Champlain (north basin)?Within roughly seven miles of Lake Champlain (north basin): 132 designated campsites, 38 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.