Maple Bend Island Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Maple Bend Island Wildlife Management Area is 452 acres (measured from DEC's map) managed by DEC in the town of Dresden, Washington County, in WMU 5G (Northern Zone). DEC lists 1 parking area with coordinates.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: DEC's page for Maple Bend Island WMA, read 2026-10-18. Boundary: DEC GIS.
DEC landOther state landMaple Bend Island WMAWMU lineHighway
| Size | 452 acres (measured from DEC's map) |
|---|---|
| Location (DEC) | Town of Dresden, Washington County |
| WMU | WMU 5G |
| Zone | Northern Zone |
| DEC region | Region 5 |
| Open | Year-round |
| Fee | Free |
| Parking areas (DEC) | 1 |
| Activities DEC lists | Hunting, Trapping, Freshwater Fishing and Watchable Wildlife |
| Nearest towns | Whitehall (6 mi), Bolton Landing (11 mi) and Ticonderoga (12 mi) |
Where do you park at Maple Bend Island WMA?
DEC lists 1 parking area for Maple Bend Island WMA:
| DEC's description | Latitude, longitude |
|---|---|
| Lake Road | 43.63639, -73.43290 |
From DEC's page for Maple Bend Island WMA.
What can you hunt on Maple Bend Island WMA, and when?
DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks the area open to hunting. DEC lists these activities for the area: hunting, trapping, freshwater fishing and watchable wildlife. Hunting on a WMA follows the seasons of the WMU the ground is in. In WMU 5G, the 2026 regular firearms deer season runs October 24 to December 6.
| WMU | WMA acres in it | Deer harvested (whole WMU) | Adult bucks | Bears (whole WMU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU 5G | 452 | 1,604 (2025) | 1,194 | 43 (2025) |
Harvest: DEC 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; DEC 2025 Bear Harvest Summary. Seasons: DEC, 2026 big game hunting seasons in October.
What DEC says about each activity here
- Hunting. "Hunting is allowed within Maple Bend Island Wildlife Management Area."
- Trapping. "Hunting and trapping are allowed within Maple Bend Island Wildlife Management Area."
- Freshwater Fishing. "Maple Bend Island is a very productive area of Lake Champlain, frequented by sport species such as northern pike, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and grass pickerel."
- Watchable Wildlife. "Maple Bend Island provides a unique opportunity to view thousands of waterfowl, as well as marsh birds associated with wetland and riverine habitats."
From DEC's page for Maple Bend Island WMA.
How do you get to Maple Bend Island WMA?
Highways within five miles: NY 22. Nearest towns: Whitehall (6 miles), Bolton Landing (11 miles), Ticonderoga (12 miles) and North Granville (13 miles). State land nearby, as DEC names it: East Bay WMA, South Bay Pier and Lake George Wild Forest.
Which other WMAs are near Maple Bend Island?
| WMA | Miles away (straight line) | WMU | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putts Creek WMA | 22 | 5G | 113 |
| Washington County Grasslands WMA | 28 | 5T | 478 |
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Maple Bend Island WMA?
Yes. DEC's map of hunting on DEC-managed lands marks it open to hunting. Maple Bend Island WMA lies in WMU 5G, and seasons follow the WMU's: in 2026 the regular firearms deer season there runs October 24 to December 6.
Where do you park at Maple Bend Island WMA?
DEC lists 1 parking area: Lake Road (43.6364, -73.4329).
What WMU is Maple Bend Island WMA in?
All of Maple Bend Island WMA is in WMU 5G. DEC estimates 1,604 deer were taken in the whole WMU in 2025.
What is the nearest town to Maple Bend Island WMA?
Whitehall, about 6 miles away, by the Census map of places. Bolton Landing is 11 miles away.
How big is Maple Bend Island WMA?
452 acres, measured from DEC's boundary.
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Where these facts come from
- Area facts, habitat, parking and plans: DEC, Maple Bend Island WMA.
- Boundary: DEC Wildlife Management Areas. Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
- WMU harvest: DEC 2025 Deer Harvest Summary; DEC 2025 Bear Harvest Summary. Seasons: DEC, 2026-27 early big game hunting seasons in September; DEC, 2026 big game hunting seasons in October.
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