The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Raquette Pond
Franklin County, New York · about 6,560 acres (10.2 sq mi)
53°F water, calm this morning.
About Raquette Pond
Raquette Pond spreads over about 6,560 acres in Franklin County, New York. Setting Pole Dam holds it back on the Raquette River. Raquette Pond is a dammed widening of the Raquette River adjoining the village of Tupper Lake.
It stretches about 7.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 52 miles. The water sits about 1,540 ft above sea level. Tupper Lake is on the shore.
- Size
- About 6,560 acres (10.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 52 miles
- End to end
- About 7.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Setting Pole Dam, Raquette River
- 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 5 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
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:51 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Raquette Pond
- Tupper Lakeon the shore
- Saranac Lakeabout 18 mi northeast
- Lake Placidabout 23 mi east
- North Elbaabout 24 mi east
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Questions about Raquette Pond
What fish are in Raquette Pond?
Lakes like Raquette Pond 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 Raquette 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 Raquette Pond?
About 6,560 acres, with about 52 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Raquette Pond?
Tupper Lake is on the shore; Saranac Lake is about 18 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Raquette Pond today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Raquette Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
