Lake Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn Upper Saranac Lake fishing
Upper Saranac Lake fishing has Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, and 4 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 21
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,573 ft
Fish at Upper Saranac Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn 
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 4 plants · last June 2013 Last stocked June 2013 · avg 6.4 in · 4 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guide
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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide Fallfish Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
How Upper Saranac Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
7,908
Fish stocked in 2012
6,500
Fish stocked in 2013
10,890
Fish stocked in 2014
14,500
Fish stocked in 2015
10,500
Fish stocked in 2016
7,900
Fish stocked in 2017
10,500
Fish stocked in 2018
10,500
Fish stocked in 2019
9,840
Fish stocked in 2020
19,000
Fish stocked in 2021
4,700
Fish stocked in 2022
10,500
Fish stocked in 2024
9,140
Fish stocked in 2025
10,890
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 10,890 | 6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 9,140 | 6 in | report |
| April 2022 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Lake Trout | 4,700 | 5.1 in | report |
| October 2020 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 9,840 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2016 | Lake Trout | 2,000 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 5,900 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.3 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 4,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5 in | report |
| June 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,300 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 7,590 | 7.1 in | report |
| September 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,500 | 5 in | report |
| June 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,938 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 4,970 | 6.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Saranac Lake, NY
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
DEC launch at Saranac Inn on the north shore, off County Route 46: concrete ramp, two docks, restroom, about 26 trailer spaces. Indian Carry, off Route 3 at the south end, has a hand launch and accessible fishing platform. About 19 boat-in primitive campsites sit on state land along the shore.
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About Upper Saranac Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Saranac Lake?
Fishing Upper Saranac Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 17 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Atlantic Salmon. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.4 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked June 2013, averaging 6.4 in. Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upper Saranac Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Upper Saranac Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.4 in. Lake Trout average 6.4 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.4 in.
How do you get on Upper Saranac Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Saranac Lake, NY. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. DEC launch at Saranac Inn on the north shore, off County Route 46: concrete ramp, two docks, restroom, about 26 trailer spaces. Indian Carry, off Route 3 at the south end, has a hand launch and accessible fishing platform. About 19 boat-in primitive campsites sit on state land along the shore.
Which lakes near Upper Saranac Lake were stocked more recently?
Panther Pond (3 mi) and Little Polliwog Pond (4.7 mi) were stocked more recently.