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
Upper Chateaugay Lake
Clinton County, New York · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Chateaugay Lake
In Clinton County, New York, Upper Chateaugay Lake covers about 2,460 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.4 miles. Its surface is about 1,310 ft above sea level. Dannemora lies about 11 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Clinton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 36°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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 6:50 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Chateaugay Lake
- Dannemoraabout 11 mi east
- Maloneabout 17 mi northwest
- Morrisonvilleabout 19 mi east
- Plattsburgh Westabout 22 mi east
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Questions about Upper Chateaugay Lake
What fish are in Upper Chateaugay Lake?
Lakes like Upper Chateaugay 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 Upper Chateaugay 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 Upper Chateaugay Lake?
About 2,460 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Chateaugay Lake?
Dannemora is about 11 miles east; Malone is about 17 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Upper Chateaugay Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Chateaugay Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
