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
Carry Falls Reservoir
St. Lawrence County, New York · about 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
33°F water, ice 50% cover, calm this morning.
About Carry Falls Reservoir
Carry Falls Reservoir is a lake in St. Lawrence County, New York, covering about 3,020 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.3 miles with roughly 22 miles of shoreline. At about 1,370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tupper Lake, is about 15 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 3,020 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- St. Lawrence County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 33°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Carry Falls Reservoir
- Tupper Lakeabout 15 mi southeast
- Hannawa Fallsabout 16 mi northwest
- Potsdamabout 20 mi northwest
- Cantonabout 23 mi northwest
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Questions about Carry Falls Reservoir
What fish are in Carry Falls Reservoir?
Lakes like Carry Falls Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Carry Falls Reservoir?
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 Carry Falls Reservoir?
About 3,020 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Carry Falls Reservoir?
Tupper Lake is about 15 miles southeast; Hannawa Falls is about 16 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Carry Falls Reservoir today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Carry Falls Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
