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Paradox Lake

Paradox Lake is a 840-acre lake in the Schroon Lake region, named for its unusual drainage pattern that reverses with seasonal water levels. State boat launch on the north shore; known for smallmouth bass and northern pike, with several Adirondack lean-tos along the eastern shoreline.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Cupola Crepes
4.3 mi away
Restaurant
Trail Break at Schroon Lake
3.5 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
8.7 mi away
Shelter
Oxshoe Pond Lean-To
4.2 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (9)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (74)
Access (13)
  • 1 trailhead nearby
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

+4 more on the map above

§ Fishing

What’s in the water

§ Stocking history
45 stocking events · 2011–2026 · 4 species
  • 2026Most recent
    • Rainbow Trout 5,510 fish · 8 inches (Spring)
  • 2024
    • Landlocked Salmon 500 fish · 7.2 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 130 fish · 18 (November)
    • Lake Trout 1,350 fish · 6.8 (April)
    • Rainbow Trout 5,560 fish · 8 (April)
  • 2023
    • Rainbow Trout 5,300 fish · 8.7 (April)
    • Rainbow Trout 14,530 fish · 3.9 (June)
    • Landlocked Salmon 50 fish · 23.6 (November)
    • Landlocked Salmon 450 fish · 6.5 (April)
  • 2022
    • Landlocked Salmon 470 fish · 6.5 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 5,300 fish · 8.5 (April)
    • Lake Trout 1,550 fish · 7 (April)
  • 2021
    • Rainbow Trout 4,610 fish · 8.4 (April)
    • Landlocked Salmon 500 fish · 6.5 (April)
  • 2020
    • Brown Trout 4,000 fish · 3.8 (July)
    • Lake Trout 1,550 fish · 6.6 (March)
    • Landlocked Salmon 500 fish · 7 (April)
    • Rainbow Trout 3,980 fish · 8.5 (March)
    • Rainbow Trout 1,750 fish · 6.3 (November)
  • 2019
    • Landlocked Salmon · 0 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 5,300 fish · 9 (May)
    • Lake Trout 1,450 fish · 6.2 (May)
  • 2018
    • Landlocked Salmon 500 fish · 7 (May)
    • Lake Trout 1,550 fish · 6.9 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 5,760 fish · 4.2 (June)
    • Rainbow Trout 4,610 fish · 9 (May)
+ 7 earlier years

Source: NYS DEC Stocking Records via data.ny.gov · Annual refresh

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (35)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (25)
  • Unnamed lean-to4.2 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To5.1 mi
  • Tubmill Marsh Lean-To4.4 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #56.7 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #17.0 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #27.0 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To5.1 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake #1 Lean-To7.0 mi
Primitive campsites (72)
  • Paradox Lake Campground1.3 mi
  • Peaked Hill Pond Tentsite1.7 mi
  • GOOSE POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 33.2 mi
  • GOOSE POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 23.3 mi
  • GOOSE POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 13.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.3 mi
  • Crane Pond Campsite 13.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.4 mi
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