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photo
by Rebekah White
A
broad selection of lakes, ponds and streams in the Ticonderoga
area makes it an angler’s paradise. In fact Ticonderoga
affords access to two of the most beautiful fresh water inland
lakes in the United States, Lake George and Lake Champlain,
and to some of the best fishing in New York State. Kids love
casting, and a fisher of any age can land a big one. Various
fishing derbies and major tournaments are held throughout
the season on both lakes, originating in local towns such
as Hague, Port Henry and Ticonderoga. Check with the Ticonderoga
Area Chamber of Commerce, 518-585-6619, for specific dates
and guidelines. Fishing licenses are required for those sixteen
and older. Bait and tackle are available in town, and boat
rentals or charters are available.
Free
Fishing Days
Each
year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free
Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone
can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is
required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the
opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State
has to offer. Since no license is required, it is the perfect
time to take a friend or relative fishing.
***Safety
Warning to our boating friends: The Fort Ticonderoga launch
is also home to the Fort Ti Ferry, which is a cable ferry.
Beware when the Ferry is in transit as the cable is
very near the surface!!
Lake
Champlain can be easily accessed at the Fort Ticonderoga Ferry
Landing (Route 74), a very scenic fishing site which also
has a public boat launch, picnic area and restrooms. The Crown
Point Reservation (Route 22N to the Bridge Road) also is an
access site and home of the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse.
Further north, Bulwagga Bay and the Port Henry Public Beach
(Route 22N in Port Henry) offer fishing in Lake Champlain
all year-long. At the south end of the lake, South Bay (Route
22 north of Whitehall) has a public boat launch and is a good
site for walleyed, northern pike, perch and bullhead.
The
LaChute River just below the falls in Ticonderoga's Percy
Thompson Bicentennial Park is another good fishing spot. You
can fish from the stepped rock ledges or the grassy shore
for rainbow trout, or if the time is right, landlocked salmon.
The LaChute River Interpretive Trail offers access to other
stretches of the river.

Lake
George can be reached at several sites in the Ticonderoga
area. The Mossy Point Public Boat Launch (Black Point Road)
is a fishing site as well as boat access, and it has a restroom.
The Rogers Rock Campsite and Day Use Area (Route 9N) south
of Ticonderoga is an excellent fishing spot., This site also
has a boat launch, restrooms and picnic area with a superb
view of the lake.
Eagle
Lake has fast become a popular spot for fishing year round.
Located on Route 74 west of Ticonderoga, Eagle Lake is well
known for its stock of brown and rainbow trout and its wonderful
scenic mountain views. Eagle Lake can be accessed from the
Eagle Lake Public Boat Launch on Route 74.
Putnam
Pond, which is also reached from Route 74, is a beautiful
scenic mountain pond that offers good fishing possibilities.
The Putnam Pond Day Use Area also has a picnic area, restrooms
and small playground if the young angler grows weary.
Both
Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake (Route 74.) offer a wealth of
fishing possibilities. Large and small mouth bass, landlocked
salmon, assorted trout, and perch are some of’ the varieties
found in these waters.
RELATED LINKS
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing
Note:
Boaters and Anglers
,
please remember that you can help prevent the spread of unwanted
aquatic plant and animal species by following these guidelines:
Remove all mud and aquatic plants
from all gear, boats, motors and trailers before departing
from your fishing location
Drain all water including bilges,
live wells, and bait tanks before departing from your fishing
location
Do not transport fish from one
body of water to another
Do not release unused bait into
a body of water
Do not dispose of fish carcasses
or by-products in any body of water
LAUNCH
SITE INFORMATION
The
following designations are used to indicate the agency that
operates a particular boat launch site. Boaters should expect
to pay a day use fee for launches within a DEC Campground
during the camping season.
(D) - DEC
(P) - Office of Parks, Recreation
& Historic Preservation
(C) - Canal Corporation
The
following definitions will assist you in determining if a
particular site will accommodate your boat:
Hard surface or concrete ramp --site
affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered
boats.
Beach 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.

Fort Ticonderoga
Ferry Boat Launch
LAUNCH
SITES
Eagle Lake :Essex County, on Route
74, 1 mile west of the Hamlet of Eagle Lake. Beach launching.
Parking for 6 cars and trailers.
Lake George - Mossy Point : Essex
County, Mossy Point. On Black Point Road, two miles south
of the Village of Ticonderoga on east shore of Lake George.
Hard surface launching ramp. Parking for 100 cars and trailers.
Pump out.
Lake George - Rogers Rock : (D)
- Warren County, Campground . On Route 9N, 3 miles north of
the Hamlet of Hague. Concrete ramp. Parking for 24 cars and
trailers.
Paradox Lake : (D) - Essex County,
Campground . On Route 74, 2 miles east of the Hamlet of Severence.
Parking for 25 cars and trailers. Hard ramp.
Putnam Pond : (D) - Essex County,
Campground . Off Route 74, 6 miles west of the Village of
Ticonderoga. Parking for 10 cars and trailers. Hard ramp
Lake Champlain - Ticonderoga: Essex
County, Ticonderoga, On Route 74 at the Ticonderoga Ferry.
Hard Surface launching ramp. Parking for 50+ cars and trailers.
Restrooms
Lake Champlain - Crown Point: Reservation
-(D) - Essex County, On Bridge road off Route 9N, 7 miles
north of the Village of Crown Point. Hard Surface ramp. Parking
for 10 cars and trailers.
Lake Champlain - Port Henry:
, Essex County, Off Route 22 in Village of Port Henry.
Hard surface launching ramp. Parking for 45 cars and trailers.
MARINAS
FISHING SUPPLIES & SERVICES
Snug
Harbor Marina, Inc.
Norm's Bait & Tackle
92
Black Point Road
Lake Champlain Bridge Road
Ticonderoga,
NY 12883 Crown
Point, NY
518-585-6685 518-597-3645
www.snugharbormarinainc.co
Weigh Station for LCI
Pat's Bait & Tackle
Monitor
Bay Marina 3616
NYS Rte 9N
Crown
Point, NY Crown
Point, NY
518-597-3235
518-597-9454
Port
Henry Marina
Wal-mart Supercenter
Lake
Shore Road
Route 9N
Port
Henry, NY
Ticonderoga, NY
518-546-3428
518-585-3060
Van
Slooten Harbour Marina, Inc.
Mike's Bait & Tackle
140
S. Main Street
Warner Hill Road
Port
Henry, NY
Ticonderoga, NY
518-546-7400
518-585-2676
ATTENTION
TOURNAMENT LEADERS
BANQUET
FACILITY CONTACTS: Chicken BBQ's etc
K of C
BPOE Elks
contact
Peter
contact Stella
518-585-6782
or realep@nycap.rr.com
518-585-6504
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