The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Wolf Lake
Franklin County, New York · about 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Big Wolf Lake
In Franklin County, New York, Big Wolf Lake covers about 820 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. Its surface is about 1,570 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Tupper Lake, is about 2.7 miles south.
- Size
- About 820 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,570 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Big Wolf Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Wolf Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 2.7 mi south
- Saranac Lakeabout 17 mi east
- Lake Placidabout 24 mi east
- North Elbaabout 25 mi east
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Questions about Big Wolf Lake
What fish are in Big Wolf Lake?
Lakes like Big Wolf Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Wolf Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Wolf Lake?
About 820 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Wolf Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 2.7 miles south; Saranac Lake is about 17 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Big Wolf Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Big Wolf Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
