Schroon Lake Association - SLA

06/17/2026

POSTPONED - The Schroon Lake Association PaddleFest scheduled for Saturday, June 20th, is being postponed due to the high wind advisory for that day. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope to post the new date shortly.

A difficult decision, but everyone's safety is priority number one...thank you for your understanding.

06/16/2026

What does a lake steward do when 17 kayaks and a canoe decide to launch at the same time? She inspects them all!
Between rain showers, wedding guests from the Lodge at Schroon Lake managed a celebratory paddle! All of the vessels were out for the first time this year, so all were “frozen” boats able to launch without a boat wash. The nice thing is, they all took the time to go through an inspection. Thank you to Jennifer, one of our Schroon Lake launch stewards for capturing a memorable day ❤️ and for finding a birds nest in one of the boats! Learn more at: https://schroonlakeassociation.com/thelakestewardshipprogram

06/11/2026

The Schroon Lake Association Arts & Crafts Fair is coming soon! Mark your calendars … if you are a vendor there are a few spots left. Go to this link to secure a space: https://schroonlakeassociation.com/artsandcraftsonlineapplicationinfo
If you are looking for a fun day with the family, shop
local and enjoy a day at the town beach! Visit schroonlakeassociation.com for details.

06/09/2026

Boat wash station is now open on Rte 74 in Severance...and remember, Clean.Drain.Dry is a NY State law! Prevent the transfer of aquatic invasives into Schroon Lake! Thank you for your help in keeping our lake clean..

Boat wash stations, like the mobile decontamination station pictured here, are the best tool for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species in Adirondack waterbodies. The process is simple: anything that enters the water should be thoroughly cleaned, drained, and dried as soon as it exits the water. Boat wash stations are available at some of our most popular boat launches, and they make the Clean, Drain, Dry process even simpler; they should be used before and after every adventure on the water.

To see a boat wash station in action, be sure to attend this Thursday's Love Your Lakes and Lands event, happening from 4-8 p.m. at Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake. Learn more at https://adkinvasives.com/events-news/events/

To learn more about Clean, Drain, Dry and to find a boat wash station, visit https://adkinvasives.com/get-involved/prevent-the-spread/clean-drain-dry/

06/09/2026

It’s not too late to sign up for Paddle-Fest! Paddle down the Schroon River into Schroon Lake and join us at the Schroon Lake boat house for festivities. Food, refreshments, music and merchandise await you! Meet up with reps from Hornbeck Boats and Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters. It’s a free event but you need to register. Go to this link to sign up and get the details. https://schroonlakeassociation.com/paddle-fest-sign-up-_2026

06/02/2026

Buy a raffle ticket! You could paddle away with a red 12' New Trick Hornbeck canoe! Tickets are $20 each, maximum 400 tickets are sold. Best of all you are supporting SLA and helping us protect Schroon Lake. Winner will be announced on September 27th at the Adirondack Marathon. Buy a chance to win at https://schroonlakeassociation.com/store-i2NYX/p/membership

05/28/2026

As you get out there to enjoy the boat, please remember to be respectful to land owners and to do your part to protect the health of our lake. Wakes can damage docks, stir up sediment, upset loon nests and be dangerous for swimmers and paddlers. The recommended distance from shore for boats is 200-300 ft, for wake boats is 750 to 1000 ft. Thanks for being conscientious boaters!

05/27/2026

Reminder to register for Paddle-Fest! It’s a great day to paddle down the Schroon River into Schroon Lake. Bring friends and family to join us at the boat house for food, merchandise and fun! Register on this link: https://schroonlakeassociation.com/paddle-fest-sign-up-_2026

05/22/2026

As boating season begins, thank you to all who participate in helping us prevent the spread of invasive species.
For those who are visiting or new to the area, we ask that you visit a boat wash station if your boat has been in any
other body of water within 2 weeks prior to launching. The boat washes are FREE!
Your commitment to the invasive species program helps us protect Schroon Lake. All of us at SLA wish you a fun and safe boating season!

Get more information on DEC regulations for clean, drain, & dry at this link:
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/animals-fish-plants/invasive-species/aquatic/prevent-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species/clean-drain-dry

To learn more about the NY State Invasive Species Regulations go to:
https://dec.ny.gov/nature/invasive-species/resources-regulations/regulations

For Boat Wash locations go to:
https://www.adkwatershed.org/boat-wash-stations

05/21/2026

It’s time to make a plan! Register for Paddle Fest 2026. On June 20th gather with friends and family for a trip down the Schroon River into Schroon Lake. When you get to the boathouse enjoy music, food, refreshments, and merchandise. Meet up with reps from Hornbeck Boats and Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters. See you there! Click this link to register https://schroonlakeassociation.com/paddle-fest-sign-up-_2026