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Experience Region's Best Fishing
Are you looking for that fishing destination where all you
have to do is strap the canoe to the roof and head out? Then the rivers
and lakes of St. Lawrence County are for you.
Black Lake
The largest of the Indian River lakes, Black Lake
encompasses an area of almost 11,000 acres, and stretches over 60 miles of
shoreline for anglers to explore. Known for its bass and crappie fishing,
Black Lake also has good northern pike and walleye populations. Muskies
can also be found in this body of water. A state boat launch is located
about two miles west of the hamlet of Edwardsville.
Grasse River
All of the 115 miles of the river flows entirely in
St. Lawrence County before emptying into the mighty St. Lawrence River in
Massena. Approximately 85 of the 115 miles of the river are canoeable,
according to DEC. Anglers can catch small-mouth bass, walleye and muskies
from Canton to Massena. DEC also stocks trout on the section above
Canton. There is also a state boat launch about three miles from Canton on
State Highway 68 across from the Upper and Lower Lakes Management Area.
Anglers can also gain access at bridges in Morley and Madrid. There is
also a beach launch in the Town of Rossie off the Butler Road.
Oswegatchie River
Anglers can catch small-mouth bass, walleye and trout on
this long river that works its way through the county before emptying into the
St. Lawrence River. There is a variety of launches for anglers to get to
different parts of this river. There is a hand launch about three miles
east of the Hamlet of Star Lake. No motors are permitted on this stretch
of water. There is another hand launch in the Village of Edwards on County
Route 24, canoe access on County Route 15 in Rensselaer Falls, and a hard
surface ramp off State Highway 812 in the Village of Heuvelton.
Raquette River
Anglers can put canoes in at the many bridges on the
Raquette River and fish for walleye, small mouth bass and northern pike.
Canoe access to the river above the dam in Potsdam is available in the village
near Clarkson Inn. A boat launch can be found at Norwood Pond, which is a
popular spot for anglers. A concrete ramp is also found at Higley Flow
State Park off of State Highway 56 in South Colton.
Horseshoe Lake
This decent sized lake is stocked with about 800 tiger
muskies a year and also has some decent walleye fishing. Horseshoe Lake
has a maximum depth of 16 feet and the shoreline is predominately made up of
sand and cobble with weed beds. The lake is located in the south-eastern
portion of the county and a launch is located off Route 421.
Trout Lake
Many anglers take advantage of the 5-10,000 trout that
are stocked every year. Walleyes and landlocked salmon have also been
stocked in the lake that compliment the fine small mouth bass fishing. The
north end of the lake holds more structure for anglers. In the Town of
Hermon, there is public access for anglers on the Trout Lake Road off of State
Highway 58.
Lake Ozonia
Trout and small mouth bass are the favorite species
for anglers in this small lake that has a 10 horsepower motor restriction.
The car-top launch is located of the Lake Ozonia Road. The lake is located
about eight miles south of State Highway 72 in the Town of Hopkinton.
Cranberry Lake
One of the larger lakes in the county, Cranberry Lake
offers anglers opportunities to catch brown and brook trout as well as small
mouth bass and northern pike. There is a hard surface ramp in the Village
of Cranberry Lake off Route 3 and the streams and ponds found off this lake is
perfect for the cartopping angler.
Last but not least the majestic
St. Lawrence River
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