About Ballston Lake

Near Albany, New York

Ballston Lake is located northeast of Burnt Hills, New York, in the town of Ballston. It is less than four miles in length, a total of 274 acres, and was home to settlers in the region as early as 2000 B.C. The depth of the lake is unknown because underwater caves have prevented divers from diving to the bottom.

Fishing And More

If you are searching for a prize largemouth bass, Ballston Lake might be the right spot for you. According to local anglers, the lake has excellent largemouth bass fishing, especially near weed beds, docks, stumps, or down trees.

Additional fish in this lake are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, northern pike, bluegill, carp, redfin pickerel, black crappie, and more. Ice fishing is also fun during the winter months.

Canoeing and kayaking are perfect ways to explore the lake’s shore and spot local wildlife.

Visit Albany, New York

Albany is best known for its status as the New York State Capital, which makes visiting the state capitol building a must for some people. The building itself is magnificent with 19th-century architecture in a European style.

You can also tour the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History & Art if you enjoy learning about local art and history.

Experience Lake Living

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Ballston Lake is an excellent choice.

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