Saratoga Lake

The lake begins at the northern entry of Kayderosseras Creek and ends at the outlet into Fish Creek at its southern end.  Easily accessible from either of these points, the lake has long been a destination for water recreation, enthusiasts and vacationers. Boaters enjoy cruising the clear expanse of Saratoga Lake, with water skiing, wake boarding  jet skiing and tubing providing entertainment and a cool respite from the summer heat.  Most of the Saratoga Lake shoreline is privately owned, but there is a public access at the boat launch at the northern end for boaters, as well as several private marinas. The shoreline is dotted with recreational businesses that offer fishing guide services, water skiing, boarding or tubing rentals. Grab a bite to eat at Harvest & Hearth, located on Fish Creek. You can also check out Panza's, Manginos or Cliff's Country Inn along Route 9P with views of the lake. Fishing is superb! You can plan on spending the day in joyful pursuit of large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass, northern pike and walleye.  Ice fishing is prevalent in winter, and bow hunting for carp is an exceptional twist on a traditional sport! For ease of access, the New York State Boat Launch is located right on Route 9P, and has parking capacity for up to 100 trailers.   Row, row, row your boat! The sport of rowing has a long and distinguished history here, and visitors to Saratoga Lake may be greeted by the impressive sight of the championship Skidmore College crew team rowing the length of the lake. The lake has been host to national collegiate rowing races for renowned universities since the 1870’s. The quiet calm of Fish Creek also makes it an ideal spot for wakeboarding.