Cranberry Lake
NYSDEC lists Cranberry Lake in the Town of Clifton at 6,995 acres with a maximum depth of 38 feet.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DEC hard-surface rampRampOff Route 3 adjacent to the outlet dam, village of Cranberry LakeDirections ↗
- South Columbian Road parking areaRampWheelchair-accessible hand boat launch, seasonal portable toiletDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cranberry Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Cranberry Lake ↗Local tips
- Maximum depth is only 38 feet; fish shoals and drop-offs for smallmouth.
- Main DEC ramp is by the outlet dam off Route 3.
- Hand launch at South Columbian Road suits small craft.
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