Carry Falls Reservoir Fishing Guide, St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  Carry Falls Reservoir is set in St. Lawrence County, New York. The surface lies 1,355 feet up. It covers about 4.8 sq miles, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The outline measures near 22 miles, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. On our St. Lawrence County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Tupper Lake, 18 miles off. Hannawa Falls follows at 18 miles, then Potsdam at 22 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Carry Falls Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across St. Lawrence County, recorded fish include rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Carry Falls Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 65°F at the top of summer and 13°F at the bottom of winter. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Carry Falls Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Midget Pond, 2.3 miles out. Ask locally about Carry Falls Reservoir if anything is unclear.