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Lake Luzerne

Lake Luzerne, New York — Warren County.

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104Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 89366321).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Luzerne is in New York

The red circle marks Lake Luzerne.

Fast facts

About Lake Luzerne

  • County: Warren
  • Town: Lake Luzerne
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 46 mi from Albany and 118 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Rainbow trout and Brown trout
  • Swimming. 2 public beach or swim spots on the map (details)
  • Camping. 16 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed and Brittle waternymph recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Stocked by the state: Brown trout, Rainbow trout (2011–2025, 15 years; 35,192 fish in all, fry included)

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for Lake Luzerne (Warren County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

Lake Luzerne shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Wayside Beach Boat Launch (Boat launch)1Luzerne Beach (Beach)2Wayside Beach (Beach)3¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach
  1. 1Wayside Beach Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Lake Luzerne
  2. 2Luzerne Beach
    Beach
  3. 3Wayside Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 89366321), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Luzerne

We found 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Luzerne, 3 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

10 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.3230, -73.8334). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Luzerne. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Luzerne

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Wayside Beach Boat LaunchLake LuzerneTown of Lake LuzerneBoat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.3221, -73.8376

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of Lake Luzerne not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Luzerne BeachBeachPublic access; run by Town of Lake LuzerneGet directions
    Wayside BeachBeachPublic accessGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lake Luzerne

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Luzerne

    How big is Lake Luzerne?

    Lake Luzerne covers about 104 acres in Lake Luzerne, New York (Warren County).

    What fish are in Lake Luzerne?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Rainbow trout and Brown trout.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Luzerne?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Wayside Beach Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Lake Luzerne?

    OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Luzerne?

    Yes. We list 16 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Luzerne?

    Lake Luzerne touches Lake Luzerne in Warren County, New York.

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