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Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery

In business since 1908, the Blue Mountain Lake Boat Livery offers boat rentals for half day, full day or weekly rates. A variety of watercraft are available including pontoon, sailboats and sunfish, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUPs), motor boats and ski boats and more.

The boat livery is the location for the only public boat launch on Blue Mountain Lake offering visitors the opportunity to launch their own motorized or large sized watercraft.

Historic Adirondack boat tours are offered throughout the summer that take passengers on a 2 hour cruise through 3 Adirondack lakes aboard a selection of vintage wooden boats. The tour includes historic narrative of the Blue Mountain Lake, Eagle Lake and Utowana Lakes.

Sunset cruises, large group tours and special occasions such as wedding cruises are available upon request.

Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. 

Bridgeview Harbour Marina

STAY, PLAY, AND RELAX

Since 2021 Bridgeview Harbour Marina on Southern Lake Champlain has been a premiere destination for family fun on the water. Our Family owned and operated marina provides marine services, camping, event hosting, and an on-site Cafe.

We also offer commercial services, assisting in some of Lake Champlain's biggest and most important commercial and environmental projects.

If you are looking for a relaxing weekend away, parts for your vessel or RV, or help with your next commercial project on southern Lake Champlain, the team at Bridgeview Harbour Marina can help.

Schroon Lake

This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.

How to get there

There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.

By the numbers

  • Elevation: 807 feet
  • Area: 4,107 acres
  • Length: ~ 9 miles
  • Shoreline Length: 23.7 miles
  • Max Depth: 152 feet
  • Mean Depth: 56 feet

Paddling

Lovely and tranquil, the waters of Schroon Lake have been attracting canoeists and kayakers for many years. Explore the shoreline with its abundant wildlife. Schroon Lake is large and shared with motorboats so be prepared for larger waves if you are away from the shoreline. There are three boat launches on the western side.

Boating

There are three boat launches on the western side. No motor restrictions. Schroon Lake does have, however, non-native invasive species, so boaters should take care to clean, drain, and dry watercraft.

Fishing

Species found here include: lake trout, landlocked salmon, large mouth bass, yellow perch, and others

Ice fishing

Schroon Lake stays busy in winter too, with all the ice fishing that goes on. Every March there's the annual Fishing Derby, first Saturday of the month.

Ice fishing special regulations are for Schroon Lake, and Schroon River from Schroon Lake downstream to Starbuckville Dam.

Trout: all year, any size, limit 5

Lake trout: all year, at least 18" limit 2

Landlocked salmon: all year, at least 15" limit 3

Putnam Pond and North Pond

Several trails can be accessed from the shore of Putnam Pond and North Pond, including Treadway Mountain, which is a wonderful hike with outstanding views of the surrounding Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Paddling

These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows. The best launch is located near the beach which is just over a small hill from the main parking area in the campground, and there is a motorboat launch which can be used.

  • Pond sizes – Approximate shoreline length: Putnam Pond: 3.75 miles; North Pond: 2.5 miles
  • Type of launch: Sand and grass
  • Portage/carry details: Less than 100 feet, no portage to North Pond
  • Type of water: Both ponds are well sheltered and calm

Boating

Putnam Pond is accessible to motorboats. There is a narrow hard ramp located in the DEC campground.

Fishing and ice fishing

Fish for northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed and yellow perch on this tranquil pond. Popular with ice anglers. The northern section is at its best for fishing in the winter and early spring.

How to get there

From the intersection of Route 9 and Route 74 near Schroon Lake follow Route 74 toward Ticonderoga. Continue to Putts Pond Road on the right (entrance road for Putnam Pond State Campground). Drive this to the end to access the campground and the pond. A day use fee will be required.   

Sail Adirondacks LLC

Sail Adirondacks is the region’s only crewed sailing experience on a fleet of classic sailboats.

With locations in Saranac Lake and Port Henry on Lake Champlain, you will have an opportunity to sail in the heart of the Adirondacks! With over four decades of sailing experience, Captain Barry Brogan is an American Sailing Association certified sailing instructor, and New York State and U.S. Coast Guard credentialed charter boat captain. Choose from a number of guided charters or Learn to Sail experiences to fit your schedule and your budget.

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