Great Sacandaga Lake

Near Albany, New York

Great Sacandaga Lake, also known as the Sacandaga Reservoir, is one of the Adirondacks' largest lakes at 29 miles long and about five miles wide at the widest point. The lake is located in the Adirondack Preserve's foothills and has an impressive surface area of 41.7 square miles.

Albany, New York, is approximately 50 miles away, which will take about an hour to travel by car.

Lake Recreation

Great Sacandaga Lake has an array of recreational activities to choose from that everyone will enjoy. Popular activities are fishing, golfing, hiking, and boating. Many of the local marinas offer boat and jet ski rentals.

Fish species present in the lake include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, rock bass, smelt, brown trout, yellow perch, landlocked salmon, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. It is a great place to spend a relaxed summer afternoon waiting on a fish to bite your line.

In the colder months, visitors enjoy activities like snowmobiling and ice fishing. Great Sacandaga hosts several events/tournaments and races year to year for both activities.

Visit Albany

Albany is best known for its status as the New York State Capital, which means visiting the state capitol building is a must for some people. The building itself is magnificent with 19th-century architecture in a European style.

You can also tour the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History & Art if you enjoy learning about local art and history.

One of the Adirondacks Best Kept Secrets

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Great Sacandaga Lake is an excellent choice.