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
Cranberry Lake
St. Lawrence County, New York · 6,980 acres (10.9 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in St. Lawrence County, New York, covering 6,980 acres. It lies on the Oswegatchie River (East Branch). Cranberry Lake is the third-largest lake located entirely within the Adirondack Park.
From end to end it runs about 7.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 48 miles. At about 1,480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 38 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 6 ft. Tupper Lake is about 16 miles east. The closest city is Utica, about 71 miles away.
- Size
- 6,980 acres (10.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 38 ft (average 6 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 48 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- River
- Oswegatchie River (East Branch)
- County
- St. Lawrence 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 5 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 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 in Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake holds smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, trout and yellow perch. At 53°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
Open water
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 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cranberry Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 16 mi east
- Hannawa Fallsabout 28 mi north
- Cantonabout 30 mi northwest
- Uticanearest city, about 71 mi south
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Questions about Cranberry Lake
What fish are in Cranberry Lake?
Cranberry Lake holds smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cranberry Lake?
About 38 ft at the deepest point, about 6 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Cranberry Lake?
6,980 acres, with about 48 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cranberry Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 16 miles east; Hannawa Falls is about 28 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Cranberry Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cranberry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
