Lake · Clifton, St. Lawrence, New York
Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake
Lake · New York
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cranberry Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Coldwater-pinned Adirondack lake. Honest public class is Unavailable. Historical CATALOG-EXP-1A LIKELY_MODEL2_CANDIDATE path is superseded by current coldwater safeguards.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout are a primary Cranberry Lake coldwater target.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are present on Cranberry Lake.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Large remote Adirondack lake managed for brook trout among other species.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
DEC hard-surface ramp at Route 3 outlet dam.
Stocking information
DEC manages Cranberry Lake trout and warmwater species. Confirm current official stocking.
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Coldwater pin remains. Do not allow ordinary L-C/L-D.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Clifton, St. Lawrence, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Clifton
County
St. Lawrence
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Cranberry Lake, St. Lawrence County
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Adirondack / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 6 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
6995 acres
Maximum Depth
38 ft
Average Depth
5.9 ft
Target Species
Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Adirondack coldwater lake (about 6,995 acres; max 38 ft; mean 5.9 ft). DEC hard-surface ramp at the Route 3 outlet dam. Ordinary L-C/L-D is prohibited by the existing coldwater lake pin. Coordinates are a public lake-center reference.
