The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Paradox Lake
Essex County, New York · about 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Paradox Lake
Paradox Lake spreads over about 890 acres in Essex County, New York.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. Its surface is about 820 ft above sea level. Crown Point lies about 12 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 890 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 820 ft
- County
- Essex County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Paradox Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Paradox Lake
- Crown Pointabout 12 mi east
- Ticonderogaabout 12 mi east
- Port Henryabout 15 mi northeast
- Minevilleabout 15 mi northeast
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Questions about Paradox Lake
What fish are in Paradox Lake?
Lakes like Paradox Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Paradox Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Paradox Lake?
About 890 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Paradox Lake?
Crown Point is about 12 miles east; Ticonderoga is about 12 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Paradox Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Paradox Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
