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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Meacham Lake
Franklin County, New York · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Meacham Lake
Meacham Lake is a lake in Franklin County, New York, covering about 1,130 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. Its surface is about 1,550 ft above sea level. Saranac Lake lies about 17 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 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 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Meacham Lake in New York usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- 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
4 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 6:51 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Meacham Lake
- Saranac Lakeabout 17 mi southeast
- Maloneabout 19 mi north
- Lake Placidabout 24 mi southeast
- Tupper Lakeabout 24 mi south
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Questions about Meacham Lake
What fish are in Meacham Lake?
Lakes like Meacham Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Meacham 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 Meacham Lake?
About 1,130 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Meacham Lake?
Saranac Lake is about 17 miles southeast; Malone is about 19 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Meacham Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Meacham Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
