Lake Placid.
Lake Placid covers 2,173 acres and drops to 150 feet — deep enough to hold lake trout in summer and salmon year-round, with smallmouth bass along the rock edges. Public launch at hand; the Brewster Park pier puts shore anglers over fishable depth.
Lake Placid reaches a maximum depth of 150 feet. Fish on record include Lake trout, Smallmouth bass, and Salmon — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Lake Placid has public access. Summits nearby include Mount Whitney and Eagle Eyrie.
The water, surveyed.
§ The water
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- Cold-water season returns — dress for immersion, and from Nov 1 New York requires wearing a PFD in boats under 21 ft.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01Brewster Peninsula Trail ParkingTrailhead1.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lake Placid Boat Launch Parking1.5 mipavedDirections →
- 03Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Cobble Hill Trail Parking2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Connery Pond #3 Trail Parking2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Cherry Patch Pond Trail Parking2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 08North Connery Pond Parking Lot2.6 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
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What the lake is doing today.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge1.0 mi
The restaurant at the Lake Placid Lodge, a Relais and Chateaux property, serving a seasonal farm-to-fork menu in a fire-lit dining room with a three-season terrace over the lake. Breakfast and dinner daily.
- Heritage Indian Grill1.6 mi
Heritage Indian Grill in Lake Placid offers a vibrant exploration of Indian cuisine, presenting a curated selection of traditional recipes and contemporary creations.
- Dack Shack1.7 mi
Low-key venue serving American staples from burgers to seafood plus happy hour & craft beers.
- Green Goddess Natural Foods1.7 mi
A market and cafe on Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid with organic groceries, scratch-made soups, salads, and sandwiches, locally roasted coffee, and a weekly Thursday fresh-fish delivery.
Sip.
4- Simply Gourmet1.7 mi
Simply Gourmet in Lake Placid offers daily breakfast and lunch with a focus on clean food, using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients free of additives or preservatives. They also provide comprehensive catering services for various ev…
- The Coffee Bar2.1 mi
A small coffee bar on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain views, pulling shots from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters beans.
- Origin Coffee2.4 mi
Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, offering a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu served all day. It serves as a community gathering spot for locals and Adirondack travelers.
- Saranac Juice7.0 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
Sweet.
4- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery2.7 mi
A 1950s-themed creamery in the heart of walkable Lake Placid, famous for its Maple Creme soft serve alongside 16 hard flavors, gelato, sorbet, and old-fashioned malts. The reliable apres-hike treat.
- Ben & Jerry's2.7 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Adirondack Corner Store3.7 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream5.3 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Top of the Park1.8 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery2.4 mi
A brewpub on Mirror Lake Drive in Lake Placid since 1996, with 12 house beers on tap including the original Ubu Ale, a downstairs Irish pub, and a deck over Mirror Lake.
- Ray Brook Brewhouse4.7 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
- RiverTrail Beerworks7.2 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
Stay.
4- Lake Placid Lodge1.0 mi
A 30-room Arts and Crafts lodge on the western shore of Lake Placid, one of two Relais & Chateaux properties in the Adirondacks. Main-lodge rooms and suites, plus private cabins and lakeside cottages. Artisans dining room and Maggie's Pub on site.
- Whiteface Club1.1 mi
A historic resort on Whiteface Inn Lane in Lake Placid since 1882, with 18-hole Van Kleek championship golf, tennis and pickleball, a private marina on Lake Placid, and a Nordic Center.
- Moose Mountain Lodge1.4 mi
Moose Mountain Lodge is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom Adirondack-style home in Lake Placid. Overlooking the Whiteface Club and Resort golf course, it features a rec-room with a pool table, sauna, and hot tub, and includes access to the res…
- The Interlaken Inn & Restaurant1.6 mi
Victorian-style property offering plush quarters, plus an upscale restaurant & an old-school pub.
See.
4- Captain Marney's Boat Rental1.2 mi
Captain Marney's Boat Rental offers boat and water sports rentals in the Lake Placid, NY area. They provide reasonably priced options for various water enthusiasts, including discounts for multi-day, multi-boat, and group rentals.
- Boots & Birdies1.8 mi
Boots & Birdies is a family-owned, Western-themed fun center in Lake Placid, NY. It offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball batting cage, and a custom mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining, providing hours of outdoor act…
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum2.4 mi
Museum focusing on the winter Olympic games & its events, including hockey, skating & curling.
- Olympic Center2.6 mi
The hockey arena where the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' happened, now part of a larger Olympic complex with skating rinks, the Olympic Museum, training facilities, and bobsled / skeleton experiences.
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- Where is Lake Placid located?Lake Placid is a lake in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lake Placid?Lake Placid has a surface area of approximately 2,173 acres, a large lake by Adirondack standards.
- How deep is Lake Placid?Lake Placid has a maximum depth of 150 feet.
- What fish are in Lake Placid?Lake Placid supports populations of Lake trout, Smallmouth bass, and Salmon. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Lake Placid open to the public?Yes, Lake Placid 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 Placid?Within roughly seven miles of Lake Placid: 22 designated campsites, 8 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.