Category: Blog

  • Gone Fishing

    Gone Fishing

    We’ve seen some pretty impressive fish come out of the Great Sacandaga Lake, and we’ve got the photos to prove it! Thanks to everyone who shared pictures of their catches with us. If you would like to submit your own photos, please send them to photos@sacandagalife.com. Northern Pike, May 2011 Photo by Matthew Miller Smallmouth…

  • Transporting Firewood: What You Need To Know

    Transporting Firewood: What You Need To Know

    Summer is in full swing, and for a lot of us, that means weekend camping trips. Many of us purchase firewood where we camp, but there are still numerous people that choose to chop and bring their own wood. While this may sound harmless, those that transport untreated firewood risk bringing along invasive insects, such…

  • Fewer Patrols on the Sacandaga: Tell Us Your Thoughts

    Fewer Patrols on the Sacandaga: Tell Us Your Thoughts

    What are your thoughts? Do you think that we will see more accidents as a result of this decision, or will lake conditions remain unchanged? Tell us in the comments below!

  • Lake Pirates: Keeping Your Boat & Belongings Safe

    Lake Pirates: Keeping Your Boat & Belongings Safe

    Boating is one of the most popular summer activities in the Adirondacks and the Great Sacandaga Lake region. Thousands of people across New York State take their boats out daily on our beautiful waterways and lakes to enjoy everything from great fishing to breathtaking scenery. Unfortunately, there are always a few that look to take…

  • 4th of July Fireworks and Festivals Around the Great Sacandaga Lake 2012

    4th of July Fireworks and Festivals Around the Great Sacandaga Lake 2012

    What 4th of July celebration doesn’t end in a fantastic fireworks display? We’ve put together a list of Independence Day events so you know where all the fun is this holiday weekend šŸ™‚ For more details on each event, please visit our Events Calendar. Wednesday, July 4th Fireworks at Lanzi’s on the Lake: Starting at…

  • State Record Brook Trout Caught in Hamilton County

    State Record Brook Trout Caught in Hamilton County

    Hey, all you fishermen: you’ve got a new record to beat! For the seventh time in eight years, the record for catching the largest brook trout in New York state was recently broken, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. William Altman caught a 5 lb. 14 oz. brook trout from…

  • The Benefits of Raising Bees

    The Benefits of Raising Bees

    A staggering fact most people do not know is that one-third of the food most people eat can be linked to the people known as ā€œbeekeepers.ā€ Just as there are a variety of different kinds of dogs, there are also different kinds of honey bees, each with unique characteristics. While they all share the same…

  • Enter to Win Our Memorial Day Giveaway!

    Enter to Win Our Memorial Day Giveaway!

    Memorial Day marks the start of the Summer season, and that brings a lot of exciting things! Boating, swimming, hiking and fishing are among the many great activities we get to enjoy here on the lake. Sometimes, however, it’s best to just sit back and relax with good friends and good food. So, we here…

  • 2012 Freshwater Fishing Season Kicks Into High Gear for The Great Sacandaga Lake

    2012 Freshwater Fishing Season Kicks Into High Gear for The Great Sacandaga Lake

    With catch and release Bass season already underway in some waters, freshwater fishing kicks into high gear on May 5 2012 for the Great Sacandaga Lake and New York state with the opening of the fishing season for many popular warmwater sportfish! The fishing season for many popular warmwater sportfish, including Walleye, Northern Pike, Pickerel…

  • Supermoon to Fill Our Sky This Weekend

    Supermoon to Fill Our Sky This Weekend

    The Moon has fascinated mankind down through the ages, firing up our imaginations, dreams and delighting curious sky watchers and amateur astronomers alike with it’s phases and celestial beauty. This weekend on Saturday May 5th at 11:34 pm (EST.) theĀ Moon will be truly be a sight to behold as a rare event happens, a Supermoon.…