Formerly known as the Sacandaga Reservoir, Great Sacandaga Lake is a man-made lake that was created by damming the Sacandaga River to control flooding in the 1920s.

Today, the lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other watersports.

There are four state-owned hard surface ramp boat launches available for boaters who want to access the lake, and fish species here include several different varieties of bass, trout, and salmon.

Antique shops and history museums can be found along the shore, and waterfront restaurants allow visitors to enjoy a meal while enjoying the beautiful view.

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