Franklin County · bay
Upper Saranac Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Upper Saranac Lake is a bay in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
74°
59°
8 mph
27%
Fri
Fog
75°
59°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
81°
57°
6 mph
27%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 10,890 | 6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 9,140 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Tamarack Pond1.0 mi
- Weller Pond1.9 mi
- Bartlett Pond2.0 mi
- Little Weller Pond2.3 mi
- Panther Pond3.0 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Middle Saranac Lake2.4 mi
- Stony Creek Ponds3.4 mi
- Brandy Pond2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Upper Saranac Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Saranac Lake?+
Upper Saranac Lake is stocked with Lake Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Saranac Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Upper Saranac Lake?+
Upper Saranac Lake is a bay in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.