Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 14 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.7 in · 14 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guideUpper Saint Regis Lake fishing
Upper Saint Regis Lake fishing has Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Atlantic Salmon
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Elevation
- 1,619 ft
Fish at Upper Saint Regis Lake
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 14 plants · last April 2025 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
How Upper Saint Regis Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2019.
Fish stocked in 2011
400
Fish stocked in 2012
400
Fish stocked in 2013
400
Fish stocked in 2014
400
Fish stocked in 2015
400
Fish stocked in 2016
400
Fish stocked in 2017
400
Fish stocked in 2018
400
Fish stocked in 2020
400
Fish stocked in 2021
400
Fish stocked in 2022
380
Fish stocked in 2023
360
Fish stocked in 2024
400
Fish stocked in 2025
410
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Atlantic Salmon | 410 | 6.45 in | report |
| April 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 360 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Atlantic Salmon | 380 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 7 in | report |
| May 2018 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.6 in | report |
| April 2016 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 400 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Paul Smiths
The Town of Harrietstown launch at Saint Regis Landing, on the lake's south bay, takes small boats and canoes and is a common put-in for the St. Regis Canoe Area; public parking there is limited. The 712-acre lake has many islands and shoals and reaches 90 feet deep.
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About Upper Saint Regis Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Saint Regis Lake?
Fishing Upper Saint Regis Lake usually means Atlantic Salmon. All 14 plants on record are Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.7 in. Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upper Saint Regis Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at Upper Saint Regis Lake?
Atlantic Salmon stocked at Upper Saint Regis Lake average 6.7 in.
How do you get on Upper Saint Regis Lake?
The nearest town is Paul Smiths. The Town of Harrietstown launch at Saint Regis Landing, on the lake's south bay, takes small boats and canoes and is a common put-in for the St. Regis Canoe Area; public parking there is limited. The 712-acre lake has many islands and shoals and reaches 90 feet deep.
Which lakes near Upper Saint Regis Lake were stocked more recently?
Meadow Pond (2.2 mi), Lake Clear (3 mi), Ochre Pond (3.4 mi), and Bone Pond (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Clear is also stocked with Atlantic Salmon.