Fishing At Saratoga Lake

AKA: Lake Saratoga

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel and northern pike at Saratoga Lake in New York.

A wide variety of fish species await anglers at Saratoga Lake, a 3,800-acre lake in the east-central part of NYS. Over 23 miles of shoreline encircle this fishery which has healthy populations of bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish, perch and pike. The fishing is excellent in spring and fall, good during summer and can be great when ice fishing in winter. Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch is located at the northeast corner of the lake, off route 9P. There are numerous areas where anglers wishing to fish from the bank can find access. The lake is small enough for canoes and kayaks, yet big enough for larger pleasure, pontoon and fishing boats. A couple marinas, a campground, stores and restaurants are all easily accessible to enhance a fishing trip or an extended vacation.

Primary fish species residing in Saratoga Lake

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Saratoga Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch Ramp
Located at the northern end of the lake, at the south end of the State Route 9P Bridge, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and lots of paved parking.

South Shore Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off State Route 9P, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.