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Cranberry Lake

St. Lawrence County, New York

NYSDEC lists Cranberry Lake in the Town of Clifton at 6,995 acres with a maximum depth of 38 feet.

N5 mi
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Surface area6,995 acres
Max depth38 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

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 rampRamp
    Off Route 3 adjacent to the outlet dam, village of Cranberry LakeDirections ↗
  • South Columbian Road parking areaRamp
    Wheelchair-accessible hand boat launch, seasonal portable toiletDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See 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 ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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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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