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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Schroon Lake
Warren County, New York · about 5,400 acres (8.4 sq mi)
33°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Schroon Lake
In Warren County, New York, Schroon Lake covers about 5,400 acres.
It stretches about 12.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 31 miles. Its surface is about 800 ft above sea level. Warrensburg lies about 12 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 5,400 acres (8.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 12.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 800 ft
- County
- Warren 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 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 33°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
3 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
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 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Schroon Lake
- Warrensburgabout 12 mi south
- Ticonderogaabout 16 mi east
- Crown Pointabout 17 mi northeast
- Whitehallabout 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Schroon Lake
What fish are in Schroon Lake?
Lakes like Schroon Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Schroon 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 Schroon Lake?
About 5,400 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Schroon Lake?
Warrensburg is about 12 miles south; Ticonderoga is about 16 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Schroon Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Schroon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
