Lake · Santa Clara, Franklin, New York
Upper Saranac Lake
Upper Saranac Lake
Lake · New York
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Upper Saranac 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.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lake trout are a primary Upper Saranac target.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are present on Upper Saranac Lake.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Upper Saranac coldwater and mixed habitat, distinct from Lower Saranac.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
State boat launch at Saranac Inn.
Stocking information
DEC manages Upper Saranac trout and warmwater species. Confirm current official stocking.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Coldwater pin remains. Distinct from existing lower-saranac-lake.
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
Santa Clara, Franklin, 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
Santa Clara
County
Franklin
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Upper Saranac Lake
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Adirondack / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 5 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
4773 acres
Maximum Depth
90 ft
Average Depth
33 ft
Target Species
Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Adirondack coldwater lake (about 4,773 acres; max 90 ft; mean 33 ft). State boat launch at Saranac Inn. Ordinary L-C/L-D is prohibited by the existing coldwater lake pin. Distinct from lower-saranac-lake.
