Cedar River Flow.
Cedar River Flow is a 486-acre impoundment on the Cedar River south of Raquette Lake — created by the Wakely Dam and managed by the state as part of the Hudson River watershed system. The flow sits in a broad, marshy basin ringed by low hills and accessed primarily by water: paddlers launch from the Cedar River Road put-in and explore the maze of bays, deadfalls, and flooded timber that define the reservoir's character. This is remote flatwater — no road noise, no development, and long views across open water broken by standing dead spruce. No fish species data on file, but the shallow, weedy structure suggests warmwater habitat typical of Adirondack impoundments.
Fish on record include Brook trout, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Cedar River Flow has public access. Summits nearby include Sturges Hills and Payne Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 parking areas· 2 accessible
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Payne Mountain Trail ParkingTrailhead1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Wakely Dam1.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Moose River Recrieation Area1.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Wakely Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Wakely Pond Accessible Fishing Dock2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Wakely Pond Accessible Launch2.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Wakely Pond3.0 mi
- 08Indian Lake Parking Lot5.6 mi
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Cedar River Flow.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 13 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
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Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
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- Where is Cedar River Flow located?Cedar River Flow is a reservoir in the Raquette Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Cedar River Flow?Cedar River Flow has a surface area of approximately 486 acres, a mid-sized water.
- What fish are in Cedar River Flow?Cedar River Flow supports populations of Brook trout, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Cedar River Flow open to the public?Yes, Cedar River Flow has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Cedar River Flow?Within roughly seven miles of Cedar River Flow: 75 designated campsites, 14 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.