Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429629 times)

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2370 on:** Dec 27, 2019, 02:03 PM »

Any eyes on the Lake? Anyone fishing this week?

SchrnLker · « **Reply #2371 on:** Dec 27, 2019, 02:08 PM »

Fair number of guys out there today

Evil Tom · « **Reply #2372 on:** Dec 27, 2019, 02:09 PM »

There's people out there seen them.

bigpikekid · « **Reply #2373 on:** Dec 27, 2019, 03:23 PM »

Anybody been on paradox?

Redneck_BFMC · « **Reply #2374 on:** Dec 29, 2019, 09:24 PM »

Quote from: bigpikekid on Dec 27, 2019, 03:23 PM

Anybody been on paradox?

Hit it today. Lots of good ice and perch

Walkin624 · « **Reply #2375 on:** Dec 30, 2019, 02:23 PM »

Quote from: Redneck_BFMC on Dec 29, 2019, 09:24 PM

Hit it today. Lots of good ice and perch

Can you tell me where I can park to access the lake? I’ve never fished paradox and would like to try it this year.

hot tuna · « **Reply #2376 on:** Dec 30, 2019, 07:26 PM »

To my knowledge, the state dec site is the only public access point. Its not the best of access location. Sketchy road leading in to the shallow basin.
It's a mile trek to the main basin. A machine becomes necessary and a snowmobile preferred over an ATV.
Use caution going through the narrows between the basins.

Other than that , you'll need permission from a landowner for access.

Redneck_BFMC · « **Reply #2377 on:** Dec 30, 2019, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Dec 30, 2019, 07:26 PM

To my knowledge, the state dec site is the only public access point. Its not the best of access location. Sketchy road leading in to the shallow basin.
It's a mile trek to the main basin. A machine becomes necessary and a snowmobile preferred over an ATV.
Use caution going through the narrows between the basins.

Other than that , you'll need permission from a landowner for access.

I second that. The dec launch/ parking area is on 74 a little further east than half of the lake. Be advised the large NYS DEC public launch site sign is currently not hanging. You will see the big posts where it hangs and i think there is a much smaller sign that is posted. Keep your eyes peeled, it comes up quick.

Also, piece of advice.. do NOT think you can go down that road in a 2WD car with snow cover or ice.. ask me how i know

jimc1965 · « **Reply #2378 on:** Dec 30, 2019, 09:23 PM »

Looking for a recommendation on a place to stay overnight and purchase live bait near Schroon Lake. Looking to head up that way next week. Thank you.

hot tuna · « **Reply #2379 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 06:33 AM »

Maple leaf motel is ok. It's on rt 9 about 1/2 mile south off exit 28 . It's a mile north of the northern access launch behind Stewart's.
Nothing fancy but it's about the only game in town.

As for bait, I generally get bait at the crossroads store in chestertown ( exit 25 ? ) on my way to schroon from the south prior.
Options are pretty limited

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #2380 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 07:15 AM »

The only other bait option I can think of is Fish307 in Queensbury as you are heading north.

JTrottaNY · « **Reply #2381 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 07:54 AM »

The sunoco at the north end of the lake has had bait the last 2 years. Bot the best selection but its convienant from the lake

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2382 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 08:30 AM »

Got schroon lake bait right in town but they have funky hours 5am-9am and such call and check in b4 you go bring graph and just jig them I’ll be on lake tmrw and Thursday tight lines

hot tuna · « **Reply #2383 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 10:42 AM »

Quote from: JTrottaNY on Dec 31, 2019, 07:54 AM

The sunoco at the north end of the lake has had bait the last 2 years. Bot the best selection but its convienant from the lake

I wouldn't rely on the sunoco nor the shop in town at all.
I wish someone would resurrect the Mt. Severance store ..

The-Jerk · « **Reply #2384 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 10:53 AM »

Howdy Fellas,

I am going up to schroon in a couple of weekends with a group. It will be our first time fishing in the area. From what I have read sounds like the ice should be good to go.
I will mainly be targeting panfish, but I was wondering if a gaff is legal to use through the ice. Would hate to lose a monster at the hole if its an option.

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2385 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 12:32 PM »

dont qoute me but pretty sure they are illegal in ny I THINK, but why would u need a gaff for panfish? and why that lake for panfish? no telling what the thinnish ice will do weeks from now

bigredonice · « **Reply #2386 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 31, 2019, 12:32 PM

dont qoute me but pretty sure they are illegal in ny I THINK, but why would u need a gaff for panfish? and why that lake for panfish? no telling what the thinnish ice will do weeks from now

sometimes when you are fishing for other fish, unexpected giants will come along. something Schroon has been known to deliver. Gaffs are illegal at nearby lake george, its a valid question.

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2387 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 12:40 PM »

oh I know what he meant but why schroon for panfish? I can think of many better lakes, always hook into the odd laker but never felt the need to bring a gaff along with me

iloveacrappiedinner · « **Reply #2388 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 01:28 PM »

Quote from: bigredonice on Dec 31, 2019, 12:33 PM

Gaffs are illegal at nearby lake george, its a valid question.

Where is that in the regulations? Gaffs are illegal for freshwater in NY except when ice fishing

"Use of gaffs:
Use or possession of gaffs or gaff hooks is prohibited when fishing in freshwater, including the Hudson River upstream of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, except when ice fishing."
http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/general-regulations/

There is no reference for gaffs in the Special Regulations for Lake George/ Lake Champlain here:
http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/lake-georgelake-champlain-regulations/

jayy · « **Reply #2389 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 01:30 PM »

Quote from: The-Jerk on Dec 31, 2019, 10:53 AM

Howdy Fellas,

I am going up to schroon in a couple of weekends with a group. It will be our first time fishing in the area. From what I have read sounds like the ice should be good to go.
I will mainly be targeting panfish, but I was wondering if a gaff is legal to use through the ice. Would hate to lose a monster at the hole if its an option.

Generally, gaffs are legal for ice fishing in NY. I dont see anything in the regs that prohibits them on schroon...

fullThrottle · « **Reply #2390 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 02:45 PM »

Just get a lip holder. You can use it all year and won’t injure under size fish.

hot tuna · « **Reply #2391 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 04:57 PM »

A gaf is not a bad idea to have along in the sled at schroon. We've used 1 once or twice.
I don't carry one on lake George as I'm targeting lake trout and their regs are funky too.

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #2392 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 06:01 PM »

Just be a man and lip it. Leave the gaff home

... I would keep driving right past schroon if I wanted panfish but that’s just me.

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2393 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 06:40 PM »

Who’s gunna be out for New Years tmrw? Anyone Fishin?!

jeremywhorf · « **Reply #2394 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 06:48 PM »

headed to either paradox or Brant lake.
Thinks its slushy but I heard there is still solid ice.
Hope the fish cooperate!

kpd145 · « **Reply #2395 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 06:52 PM »

Quote from: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 31, 2019, 06:40 PM

Who’s gunna be out for New Years tmrw? Anyone Fishin?!

I'm planning on it just dont know if I should bother with the south end

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2396 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 08:33 PM »

I plan on being in the narrows should be good ice today wasn’t too bad on ice

fullThrottle · « **Reply #2397 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 10:31 PM »

Monster perch

Redneck_BFMC · « **Reply #2398 on:** Dec 31, 2019, 11:33 PM »

The Sunoco no longer sells live bait FYI. Go to schroon lake bait shop in town. He moved from across Stewarts. He is now down the street across from Tops. Nice and honest guy. Get there early.

hardwaterhonkey · « **Reply #2399 on:** Jan 01, 2020, 04:36 PM »

One little runt today jigging no traps brought out there horrendous 10 hours fished

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