Wilcox Dock

The City of Plattsburgh offers a few good places to check out Lake Champlain. Wilcox Docks and boat launch area gives birders good views of Cumberland Bay and the surrounding lake where they can find wintering and migrating waterfowl such as...

Westport Water Treatment Facility

The water treatment facility in Westport off Marks Road is a good place to check Lake Champlain in fall and winter. It is there that Hotsington Brook exits into the lake and a small sandy spit is good for wintering gulls and ducks.

Westport Boat Launch

This spot doubles as a boat launch and prime birding location!

Willsboro Bay Boat Launch Area

While the surrounding woodlots support a variety of breeding birds, like many sites along Lake Champlain, Willsboro Bay is very productive in the fall and spring. In fall, the bay can support large concentrations of ducks of an array of species....

Ausable Marsh Wildlife Management Area

This is a birders' paradise! And it's part of the NYS Birding Trail, which features prime birding locations around the state.

Bulwagga Bay Park

Canoe, kayak, swim, and bird all at Bulwagga Bay! Say "hi" to Champ if you're in the area.

Putts Creek

Birds and fish attract many of the visitors to Putts Creek.

Mill and Murray Ponds

Mill and Murray Ponds are quiet, sheltered and calm waters that are great for paddling, fishing, and birding.

Pauline Murdock Wildlife Management Area

This wildlife area is 68.5 acres of northern forest, with areas of river and flood plains.

Poke-O-Moonshine Day Use Area

Poke-O Moonshine Mountain offers a huge a variety of activities for anyone looking for a place to spend the day, with an easy hike to the top, gorgeous swaths of rock for climbing, and plenty of wildlife, you're sure to find something at Poke-O.

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Portside Restaurant: Lake Hour

Portside at Westport Marina (seasonal)

"Lake Hour" is better than Happy Hour! Enjoy drink discounts while sitting on Lake Champlain at Portside Restaurant.