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Lower Saranac Lake

Lower Saranac Lake spans 2,214 acres with a maximum depth of 67 feet — the most accessible link in the Saranac chain. Smallmouth bass dominate the fishery, with northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch holding in numbers that support year-round angling.

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Type
Lake
Surface
2,214 ac
Max depth
67 ft
Species
4 listed
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Moon
3.1 mi away
Restaurant
Red Fox
1.9 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
3.2 mi away
Shelter
Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To
0.5 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (1)
Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (10)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (55)
Access (18)
§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas· 1 accessible

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

+4 more on the map above

§ Fishing

What’s in the water

Smallmouth bassSmallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieuStockedNorthern pikeNorthern pikeEsox luciusNativeWalleyeWalleyeSander vitreusNativeYellow perchYellow perchPerca flavescensNative
§ Field guide
Species, regs & waters atlas →
Size limits, seasons, NY state records, and where to fish in the Park.
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (26)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (6)
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Saranac River Site 11.9 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 63 Lean-To3.9 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 45 Lean-To1.9 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To0.5 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 87 Lean-To5.2 mi
Primitive campsites (50)
  • Green Island0.2 mi
  • Sable Island0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Fern Island0.4 mi
  • Halfway Island0.5 mi
  • Eagle Island0.7 mi
  • Bluff Island0.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.7 mi
§ Photos & Videos

Lower Saranac Lake.

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