Overview
Great Sacandaga Lake is a reservoir in NY. Primary inflow is Sacandaga River. It is managed by Hudson River-Black River Regulating District.
The basin is characterized by about 26,335 acres of surface area, roughly 125 miles of shoreline. Shoreline and bottom character vary from protected coves and flats to deeper water, supporting a mix of open-water and nearshore habitats.
Great Sacandaga Lake supports recreational boating and fishing. Public access is through area ramps, parks, and shoreline facilities where provided by the operator. Fishing and boating regulations are set by the relevant state wildlife agency.
Pool elevations are managed against conservation or full-pool elevation near 771 feet NGVD29. Monitoring current levels matters for ramp usability, shoreline access, and understanding storage relative to the published operating range.
Current Conditions
Great Sacandaga Lake is currently 10.87 feet below full pool and has fallen slightly over the past week.
- 7-day trendFallingLatest movement can differ from the seven-day trend.
- 7-day changeDown 0.25 ft
- 30-day changeDown 0.25 ft
- Drought conditionsNo Drought
About This Lake
Learn how this lake is managed, what affects its water level, and where Lake Insights gets its data.
Great Sacandaga Lake is a 26,335-acre reservoir on the Sacandaga River managed by Hudson River-Black River Regulating District.
