Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny waterflea, an invasive species present in Great Sacandaga Lake, can cause declines in native fish populations and can interfere with fishing gear by damaging reel systems. Find out how you can help prevent further spread of this species.
| Waterbody | Town | Location | Type (Review launch-type definitions) | Parking | Accessible | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroga Lake | Caroga | Caroga Lake Campground & Day Use Area. 43.123466°N, 74.473514°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 15 cars and trailers | No | Day use fee in season. Open when campground is operating. | DEC |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Broadalbin | 43.103817°N, 74.173303°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 60 cars and trailers | Yes | Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Northampton | Northampton Beach Campground and Day Use Area. 43.186806°N, 74.173339°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 100 cars and trailers | Yes | Day use fee in season. Open when campground is operating and winter months to the end of March. Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Northampton | 43.229654°N, 74.187471°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 60 cars and trailers | Yes (including fishing pier) | (including fishing pier) Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Canada/West Lake | Caroga | 43.175563°N, 74.531113°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 15 cars and trailers | Yes | DEC |
Boat Launch Types
Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat:
Hard surface launch - Site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
Unimproved trailer launch - No float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
Hand launch - No trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
Accessible Features
Accessible locations are identified above. Sites are accessible to the top of the boat ramp, if provided at a site. Parking, as well as other amenities such as bathrooms and informational kiosks, are also accessible. Some sites on larger waters also have accessible boarding docks. Contact your local DEC office for additional details. See a full listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations.
