Tupper Lake, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  St. Lawrence County, New York, is where Tupper Lake sits. The bank is 1,535 feet above sea level. At 8.3 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. It is among the larger waters listed here for St. Lawrence County. Tupper Lake sits 5.3 miles from the bank. Saranac Lake is 23 miles away, with Lake Placid at 29 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Tupper Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for St. Lawrence County names rock bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Tupper Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 13°F to 65°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Tupper Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Minnow Pond, 1.7 miles out. Nothing on Tupper Lake should be assumed from this page alone.