Attention Boaters and Anglers
Spiny waterflea, an invasive species present in Lake Champlain, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Pond | Greenwich | Carters Pond Wildlife Management Area. 43.164552°N, 73.423930°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | No | Electric motors only | DEC |
| Champlain Canal | Fort Edward | Lock C7. 43.255958°N, 73.584864°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 7 cars | No | Canal Corp. | |
| Champlain Canal | Fort Edward | 43.260631°N, 73.580616°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 12 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Champlain Canal | Fort Edward | 43.170170°N, 73.579335°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 10 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Champlain Canal | Kingsbury | Lock C9. 43.355296°N, 73.495294°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Canal Corp. | |
| Champlain Canal | Fort Ann | 43.414331°N, 73.485403°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Champlain Canal | Fort Ann | 43.459338°N, 73.441108°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Champlain Canal | Whitehall | 43.550870°N, 73.402745°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 10 cars, 5 cars and trailers | No | Municipal | |
| Cossayuna Lake | Argyle | 43.218552°N, 73.411210°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 30 cars and trailers | Yes | DEC | |
| Dead Lake | Jackson | 43.097498°N, 73.377891°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 3 cars | No | DEC | |
| Glens Falls Feeder Canal | Kingsbury | Martindale Boat Basin Park. 43.305994°N, 73.581307°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 8 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Hudson River | Fort Edward | Bradley Beach. 43.266892°N, 73.590915°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 20 cars | No | Municipal | |
| Lake Champlain | Dresden | 43.575319°N, 73.433936°W (Google Maps) | Hard surface launch | 48 cars and trailers | Yes | Spiny Waterflea Alert - see the spiny waterflea webpage for more info | DEC |
| Lake Lauderdale | Jackson | Lauderdale Park. 43.087961°N, 73.371938°W (Google Maps) | Hand launch | 5 cars | No | Municipal |
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.
