Stewarts Bridge Reservoir.
Stewarts Bridge Reservoir sits below the Great Sacandaga dam — 200 acres of smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike water that sees a fraction of the traffic on the main lake. Public access; anglers who study the structure find steady fishing without the crowds.
Fish on record include Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Stewarts Bridge Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Jeffers Mountain and Jones Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
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.
- 01Pike'S Beach Accessible ParkingTrailhead3.7 mi
- 02Schofield Flats Accessible Parking3.8 mi
- 03Scofield Flats Parking3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Pikes Beach Parking3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Hadley Mountain Parking Lot4.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06River Road Campsite 5 Parking6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Town Line Parking Area6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Bear Slide Accessible Camp Site 1 Parking6.5 miunpavedDirections →
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Stewarts Bridge Reservoir.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 2 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.
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4- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post7.2 mi
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- The Log Jam Restaurant11.7 mi
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- Lighthouse Grill12.9 mi
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- Lake George Olive Oil Co.13.0 mi
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Sip.
3- Caffe Vero12.9 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- ADK Blend14.1 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee19.8 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.
Sweet.
4- Martha's Dandee Creme11.6 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.
- Cree-Mee Freeze12.8 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Lake George Baking Company13.0 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor13.0 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
Drink.
4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub7.7 mi
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- South Shore Dive11.6 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery12.7 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
- Lake George Beach Club13.0 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
Stay.
4- Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar3.9 mi
A Victorian-era inn in Lake Luzerne, south of Lake George, with 12 rooms (all with private baths, gas fireplaces, and jacuzzi tubs) and a wine bar open to the public Thursday through Saturday evenings.
- Luzerne Court Motel4.4 mi
A renovated roadside motel on Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, 7.5 miles south of Lake George and 25 miles north of Saratoga, with a seasonal pool, nightly campfires, and pet-friendly rooms.
- Luzerne State Campground5.7 mi
Located on Fourth Lake in Lake Luzerne, this state campground provides 173 tent and trailer sites, along with dedicated facilities for campers traveling with horses.
- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar8.4 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.
See.
4- Tubby Tubes River Co.7.4 mi
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- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge11.1 mi
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- Where is Stewarts Bridge Reservoir located?Stewarts Bridge Reservoir is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Stewarts Bridge Reservoir?Stewarts Bridge Reservoir has a surface area of approximately 462 acres, a mid-sized water.
- What fish are in Stewarts Bridge Reservoir?Stewarts Bridge Reservoir supports populations of Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Stewarts Bridge Reservoir open to the public?Yes, Stewarts Bridge Reservoir 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 Stewarts Bridge Reservoir?Within roughly seven miles of Stewarts Bridge Reservoir: 19 designated campsites, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.