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
Follensby Pond
Franklin County, New York · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Follensby Pond
Follensby Pond spreads over about 880 acres in Franklin County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.4 miles. The water sits about 1,550 ft above sea level. Tupper Lake lies about 4.2 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,550 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 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, 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.
- 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 6:50 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Follensby Pond
- Tupper Lakeabout 4.2 mi northwest
- Saranac Lakeabout 15 mi northeast
- Lake Placidabout 20 mi east
- North Elbaabout 21 mi east
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Questions about Follensby Pond
What fish are in Follensby Pond?
Lakes like Follensby Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Follensby Pond?
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 Follensby Pond?
About 880 acres, with about 10.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Follensby Pond?
Tupper Lake is about 4.2 miles northwest; Saranac Lake is about 15 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Follensby Pond?
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.
Follensby Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
