The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Middle Saranac Lake
Franklin County, New York · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
55°F water, calm this morning.
About Middle Saranac Lake
In Franklin County, New York, Middle Saranac Lake covers about 1,340 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end with roughly 8.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,540 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Saranac Lake, is about 7.1 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Middle Saranac 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. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:50 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Middle Saranac Lake
- Saranac Lakeabout 7.1 mi northeast
- Tupper Lakeabout 9 mi west
- Lake Placidabout 13 mi east
- North Elbaabout 14 mi east
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Questions about Middle Saranac Lake
What fish are in Middle Saranac Lake?
Lakes like Middle Saranac 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 Middle Saranac 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 Middle Saranac Lake?
About 1,340 acres, with about 8.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Middle Saranac Lake?
Saranac Lake is about 7.1 miles northeast; Tupper Lake is about 9 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Middle Saranac Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Middle Saranac Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
