Lake guide · New York
Lake George marinas, launches and boating rules
Lake George covers 28,451 acres. Speed limits: 45 mph 6 AM to 9 PM. Public launch: DEC launches: Rogers Rock Campground (Hague), Northwest Bay Brook hand launch (Bolton), Million Dollar Beach (Village of Lake George), Mossy Point (Ticonderoga). Marina Radar lists 34 nearby marinas, launches and boat services. It touches Lake George, Bolton, Hague, Ticonderoga, Putnam, Dresden, Fort Ann, Queensbury. Each rule below links to its official source.
Updated : official sources checked that day. Fee amounts are not listed; where a fee applies we say so. Check the source before you launch.
What are the boating rules on Lake George?
- Public launches
- DEC launches: Rogers Rock Campground (Hague), Northwest Bay Brook hand launch (Bolton), Million Dollar Beach (Village of Lake George), Mossy Point (Ticonderoga); Hague Town Beach (town operated, permit or fee).
- Source: dec.ny.gov · “Mossy Point, DEC launch off Black Point Road, 2 miles north of the Village of Ticonderoga”
- Speed limits
- 45 mph 6 AM to 9 PM; 25 mph 9 PM to 6 AM.
- Source: lgpc.ny.gov · “Maximum 45 MPH: 6 AM to 9 PM”
- Quiet hours / time limits
- PWC may operate only 8 AM to 7 PM; vessel noise rules are strictly enforced.
- Source: lgpc.ny.gov · “hours of PWC operation: 8 AM to 7 PM.”
- Wake limits
- 5 mph in No Wake Zones and within 100 feet of docks, moorings and anchored vessels; PWC 5 mph within 500 feet of shore.
- Source: lgpc.ny.gov · “Maximum 5 MPH: No Wake Zones, within 100 feet of docks, moorings, anchored vessels, etc.”
- Permit / sticker / registration
- LGPC registration via day use or seasonal permit for vessels 18 feet or longer or with a motor of 10 hp or more (fee applies).
- Source: dec.ny.gov · “All vessels 18 feet or longer, or any vessel mechanically propelled by a motor 10 h.p. or greater, must register.”
- Invasive species inspection / decon
- All trailered boats must be inspected at a regional inspection station before launch, May 1 to Oct 31; hot water decontamination at no cost if not clean, drained and dry.
- Source: lgpc.ny.gov · “From May 1st to Oct. 31st, all trailered boats being launched must be inspected at one of the 5 regional inspection stations.”
- Boating season
- Mandatory inspection runs May 1 to Oct 31; Rogers Rock launch is open year round; Million Dollar Beach access fee Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
- Source: dec.ny.gov · “The launch is open year round.”
Not found on an official source: horsepower limits. That means we could not find it on an official page, not that there is no rule.
Sanitation: sanitary facilities must be permanently sealed to prevent discharge into the lake (LGPC).
Marinas, launches and boat services near Lake George
Listings on the lake or in its towns, grouped by type. In each group, places with a phone come first, and both sets are A to Z. Not ranked, and no business paid to appear.
Marina (20)
- Bolton Landing Marina Bolton
- Brodie's Lakeside Lake George
- Castaway Marina Queensbury
- Chic's Marina Bolton Landing
- Dunham's Bay Marina Lake George
- F.R. Smith Marina Bolton Landing
- Fischer's Marina Fort Ann
- Halls Boat Corp Lake George
- Henderson's Marina Queensbury
- Huletts Landing Marina Hague
- Norowal Marina Bolton
- Pilot Knob Marina Fort Ann
- TowBoat Lake George Bolton
- Yankee Boating Center Bolton
- Dunhams Bay Boat Co. Queensbury
- Lake Geo. Boat Co. Queensbury
- Lake George (yacht) Club Bolton
- Sawmill Bay Marina Bolton
- Water's Edge Marina Bolton
Boat launch (7)
- Mossy Point State Boat Launch Ticonderoga
- Big Boom Boat Launch Queensbury
- Lake George boat launch (NYS DEC) Ticonderoga
- Lake George boat launch (NYS DEC) Lake George
- South Bay State Boat Launch Dresden
Boat dealer (5)
- Morgan Marine LG Hague
- Snug Harbor Marina Inc, 36 Lake George Avenue Ticonderoga
- Snug Harbor Marina Inc, 92 Black Point Road Ticonderoga
- Snug Harbor South Silver Bay
- Pilot Knob Marina Inc Queensbury
Lake George questions
How big is Lake George?
28,451 acres; about 32 miles long
Where is the public boat launch on Lake George?
DEC launches: Rogers Rock Campground (Hague), Northwest Bay Brook hand launch (Bolton), Million Dollar Beach (Village of Lake George), Mossy Point (Ticonderoga); Hague Town Beach (town operated, permit or fee).
What is the speed limit on Lake George?
45 mph 6 AM to 9 PM; 25 mph 9 PM to 6 AM.
Can I operate a personal watercraft at night on Lake George?
PWC may operate only 8 AM to 7 PM; vessel noise rules are strictly enforced.
What are the no wake rules on Lake George?
5 mph in No Wake Zones and within 100 feet of docks, moorings and anchored vessels; PWC 5 mph within 500 feet of shore.
Do I need a permit or sticker to boat on Lake George?
LGPC registration via day use or seasonal permit for vessels 18 feet or longer or with a motor of 10 hp or more (fee applies).
When is the boating season on Lake George?
Mandatory inspection runs May 1 to Oct 31; Rogers Rock launch is open year round; Million Dollar Beach access fee Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
Towns on Lake George
Nearby towns and services
Winter boat storage around Lake George
Towns on the Lake George town list with winter boat storage on record.