As we reach the end of the year, it’s our pleasure to say thank you to our members, donors, and sponsors! Through your generosity, we can continue to keep Kinderhook Lake an enjoyable recreational resource for all to enjoy. The KLC Board of Directors wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a new year full of good health, joy, and happiness.
The lake is finally approaching its winter drawdown level. As an annual reminder to shoreline property owners, please do not rake leaves into the lakebed as they provide nutrients to feed invasive weed growth and algae. If possible, rake and remove any leaves that have blown into the lakebed. Branches and twigs should be removed as they tend to end up clogging the sluice gate at the dam and provide a danger to boaters and swimmers. Also, remember that the water level can rise quickly in the spring depending on rainfall and snowmelt, so please try to complete any shoreline projects this fall. 
This is an early reminder that on October 15 we will begin to lower the lake to winter level. How fast the water level drops depends on the weather. We suggest you plan to complete any shoreline projects this fall as it is often difficult to control the rising water level in the spring due to rain and snowmelt. For newbies around the lake, the winter water level is approximately 52″ lower than the average summer level and we usually begin to bring the water back up to summer level shortly after ice-out in the spring.
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
KLC Community Lake Day is returning to Kinderhook Lake. After a year off due to the pandemic, KLC Community Lake Day is planned for Saturday, August 21, noon to 2pm. Come enjoy an afternoon of community friendships and fun at One Tree Island. Burgers, dogs, and soft drinks are on the house, there will be a 50-50 raffle, and lake merchandise will be for sale. KLC Directors will be available to answer questions and discuss lake-related issues. Just in case, a rain date is set for Sunday, August 22. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Here are the results of EPA testing of the Valatiekill and adjacent sediment deposits south of Nassau Lake following the flooding event in mid-July.
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
See the FAQ page for information and warnings
about Copper Sulfate treatment for algae control
As of 7:00 AM this morning, the water level had dropped about an inch below the secondary spillway. The launch gate is now unchained, the no-wake restriction is lifted, and you may resume and enjoy normal boating activity. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation during the flood event.
Follow Us on Facebook!