Set in the valley between Lyon and Ellenburg mountains, Chazy Lake has some beautiful views. The lake runs mainly north to south. It has a good fishery and is quite popular.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 1541 feet
Area: 1807 acres
Shoreline Length: 11 miles
Length: ~ 3.5 miles
Maximum depth: 72 feet
Mean depth: 33 feet
Maximum Width: ~1.5 miles
Thermocline: ~ 30 feet
County and Town: Clinton County, Town of Dannemora
Access:
DEC boat launch with a hard surface ramp is located off Route 374, five miles west of the Village of Dannemora. It has parking for 20 cars and trailers.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Clinton County page.
Accessible Features
From the Boat Launch Road Parking Area, off Route 374, wheelchair accessible features include the:
- Trailered boat launch with dock
Visit the DEC Accessible Recreation Destinations web page for additional accessible recreation opportunities.
Fish Species:
Lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike, brown bullhead, yellow perch, rainbow smelt, and pumpkinseed.
Fishing:
The lake trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon fishing is concentrated in the center of the lake over the deepest water. Spoons and crankbaits in silver or silver/blue work the best. The northern pike were an illegal introduction. While not very numerous, the pike can attain large sizes.
