Communities Communities along and near the lakeshore include
Bridgenorth,
Selwyn on the east, and
Ennismore on the west. There is a
causeway which crosses the lake, connecting Bridgenorth and
Ennismore by road. This causeway is called the James A. Gifford Causeway.
Tri-lake water system Chemong Lake is part of a tri-lake water system consisting of Chemong Lake,
Buckhorn Lake, and
Pigeon Lake. The tri-lake area is host to several popular fishing tournaments throughout the open fishing season. The most common game fish in the lake are
smallmouth bass,
largemouth bass,
walleye,
yellow perch,
Carp,
Muskellunge as well as a number of
Panfish. Commercial and recreational
fishing has caused the introduction of
Zebra mussels, which change the ecosystem by filtering the water and making it clearer. Some fish, such as Walleye, dislike the clear water and have become less abundant.
Lake islands There are a number of small islands on the lake, including Big Island, Goat Island and Kelly Island. Most of the islands have
cottages or are commonly used as impromptu
campsites. Rocky shoals surround these islands - boaters should approach with care. ==Name history==