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Tupper Lake

Tupper Lake is the literal and figurative center of the town that shares its name — a 5,447-acre working lake with marinas, public launches, and a mix of motorboat traffic and paddlers threading through the channels between Big Island and the northern coves. The lake opens north into Raquette Pond and south toward the Bog River Flow, making it a through-route for multi-day canoe trips and a launching point for anglers working the weed beds and drop-offs. The village shoreline is fully developed (lodges, town beach, boat access), but the upper bays and the eastern arm still feel remote once you clear the docks. Launch from the municipal ramp on Demars Boulevard or the DEC site on NY-30 south of town.

§ Overview

Tupper Lake reaches a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish on record include Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Tupper Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Goodman Mountain and Coney Mountain.

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Type
Lake
Surface
6,240 ac
Max depth
60 ft
Species
4 listed
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§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas

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

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
11.8 mi away
Restaurant
Amado
0.1 mi away
General store
ADK Trading Post
11.3 mi away
Shelter
Black Bay Lean-To
1.1 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 (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (8)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (124)
  • 124 designated campsites
Access (17)
§ Fishing

What’s in the water

WalleyeWalleyeSander vitreusNativeNorthern pikeNorthern pikeEsox luciusNativeSmallmouth bassSmallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieuStockedYellow perchYellow perchPerca flavescensNative
§ Field guide
Species, regs & waters atlas →
Size limits, seasons, NY state records, and where to fish in the Park.
§ Angler leaderboard
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Monthly standings from logged catches across the Park — this water counts.
§ Stocking history
38 stocking events · 2011–2024 · 2 species
  • 2024Most recent
    • Landlocked Salmon 7,500 fish · 1 (April)
    • Landlocked Salmon 6,117 fish · 1.5 (June)
    • Landlocked Salmon 1,971 fish · 7.4 (June)
    • Lake Trout 8,700 fish · 6 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 3,000 fish · 7.5 (May)
  • 2023
    • Landlocked Salmon 2,680 fish · 6.9 (May)
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 7 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 4,500 fish · 1 (May)
  • 2022
    • Landlocked Salmon 600 fish · 12 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 4,500 fish · 1 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 1,340 fish · 6.5 (May)
  • 2021
    • Landlocked Salmon 3,000 fish · 6.5 (April)
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 6 (April)
  • 2020
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 6.5 (April)
    • Landlocked Salmon 3,000 fish · 7 (April)
  • 2019
    • Landlocked Salmon 370 fish · 12 (May)
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 8 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 1,975 fish · 7.2 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 230 fish · 13 (May)
  • 2018
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 7 (May)
    • Landlocked Salmon 3,000 fish · 7.1 (May)
  • 2017
    • Lake Trout 10,000 fish · 6.5 (April)
    • Landlocked Salmon 3,000 fish · 7 (April)
+ 6 earlier years

Source: NYS DEC Stocking Records via data.ny.gov · Annual refresh

§ DEC boat launches
1 public launch

Source: NYS DEC

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (10)
Trails (40)
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi<0.1 mi
  • Hemlock Camp Road0.1 mi<0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail1.1 mi<0.1 mi
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  • Unnamed trail0.2 mi0.2 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi0.2 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.1 mi0.2 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.1 mi0.2 mi
Lean-tos (5)
  • Black Bay Lean-To1.1 mi
  • Eagle Landing Lean-To3.4 mi
  • Raquette Lean-To9.5 mi
  • Trombley Landing Lean-To9.9 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to8.7 mi
Primitive campsites (124)
  • Tupper Lake Site # 70.5 mi
  • Tupper Lake Site #60.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.6 mi
  • Tupper Lake Campsite #121.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Tupper Lake Site # 91.3 mi
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