Ice Fishing on the Hudson Headwaters

When the mercury drops and the lakes freeze solid, the Adirondacks transform into an ice angler's paradise. Here's our guide to the best spots within 20 minutes of the lodge.

The Adirondacks in deep winter are something special — a hushed, crystalline world where ice fishing is not just a sport but a ritual.

Schroon Lake consistently produces trophy lake trout, pike, and yellow perch through the ice. Local outfitter North Country Guide Service offers half-day trips that include all equipment, a heated ice shanty, and local knowledge that no app can replicate.

For a more adventurous outing, head into the Siamese Ponds Wilderness — just next door to us — where backcountry ponds hold wild brook trout that rarely see a lure.

Pro tip: bring a thermos of something warm and plan to stay for sunset. The alpenglow on the frozen landscape is worth the cold fingers.

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