Great Sacandaga Lake FAQs
Reets Boatworks & Marina has 20+ years of boating experience on Great Sacandaga Lake, and we’re happy to share our knowledge of this hidden Adirondack gem. Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Great Sacandaga Lake below, explore our Lake Guide, and check out the many Things to Do on The Great Sacandaga.
Great Sacandaga Lake is located in the Southern Adirondacks within the counties of Hamilton, Fulton and Saratoga, NY. It is near the towns of Mayfield, Northville, Hadley and Corinth.
Great Sacandaga Lake is 29 miles long and 5 miles across at its widest point. The lake covers 42 square miles with 125 miles of shoreline.
The average depth of Great Sacandaga Lake is 30-40 feet. The maximum depth is around 75 feet near the Conklingville Dam.
Yes, Great Sacandaga Lake is great for fishing. Fish by boat, along the shore, or in the shallows with waders for a variety of fish species, including Adirondack walleye, pike, rainbow trout and brown trout, bass, sunfish and landlocked salmon. View our Great Sacandaga Lake Fishing Guide.
Great Sacandaga Lake has two public beaches, as well as a campground with a public beach. The Town of Mayfield Beach is located on Burr Road, and the Northampton Beach is located on NY-30, just north of the bridge into Northville. The Northampton Beach Campground also has a day-use area, open to visitors who are not staying at the campground.
Yes, motorized boats are allowed on Great Sacandaga Lake. It’s a popular destination for all types of boating, including pontoon boats, powerboats and watersports.
Reets Boatworks & Marina in Mayfield, NY provides Princecraft Pontoon Boat Rentals on Great Sacandaga Lake. We’re also part of the Freedom Boat Club, offering members unlimited access to a fleet of premium tritoon pontoon boats, bow riders and Boston whalers. Submit a pontoon boat rental request online, or inquire about our Freedom Boat Club Memberships.
Yes, boat slip rentals are available at Reets Bayside Marina, located at 275 Lakeside Drive in Mayfield, NY. To inquire about boat slip rentals on Great Sacandaga Lake, call (518) 332-3629, or contact us online.
There are four public boat launches on Great Sacandaga Lake. Northampton Beach Campground in Mayfield, the Northville Boat Launch off NY-30, the Broadalbin Boat Launch off CR-110, and the Town of Day Boat Launch off CR-4/North Shore Road in Hadley, NY. All launches feature hard surface ramps and parking for vehicles and trailers.
Yes, Great Sacandaga Lake has two islands with day-use areas. Scout Island is located near Mayfield, NY and Sand Island is located near Broadalbin, NY. Scout Island is owned by Twin Rivers Council and offers day-use memberships for boaters, while Sand Island is free to the public and features a sandy shoreline, swimming, picnicking and onsite porta-potties.
Restaurants on Great Sacandaga Lake include the Sport Island Pub & Restaurant and The Dive in Northville, NY near the Batchellerville Bridge, the Lakeside Tavern & Marina and Wally’s Bar at the southern end of the lake in Gloversville, NY, and Lanzi’s on the Lake in Mayfield.
Great Sacandaga Lake has several well-maintained campgrounds, including Northampton Beach Campground and Sunset Bay Vacation Resort & RV Park in Mayfield, and Birch Haven Campgrounds and Adirondack Foothills RV Campground in Broadalbin. Lodging is also available at the Historic Hotel Broadalbin or in the area’s many vacation home rentals.