| The ponds in the St. Regis Area are well known for their brook trout fishing in the spring and fall. The best time for brookies is right after ice out - usually the last two weeks in April. Until mid-May worms work well for spin gear, and sinking streamers or flies are excellent into mid-June. Spin fisherman find that light line (4 pounds or less) and small spinners are helpful. Some good brookies are still possible in summer by those willing to stalk the stream banks like those of the Ausable, Ampersand Brook or the Cold River. Larger lakes and ponds like Upper Saranac Lake are popular for lake trout and landlocked salmon. Most fisherman catching larger fish use lead core line and fish deeply. Lower and Middle Saranac Lakes are excellent northern pike and largemouth bass area. Pike and largemouth bass are also common in the Osgood River drainage, the West Branch of the St. Regis and the Raquette River and in Tupper Lake. Pike are commonly caught on live bait and larger spoons. Bass respond well to both spinner bait and to small poppers as well as the traditional plugs.
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation maintains current information about fishing and fishing regulations at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html. They also have a 24 hour internet hotline for information on local fishing at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9219.html. Complete stocking lists and depth maps are available at our bases. Our shop has a selection of basic fishing equipment. Fishing licenses should be purchased before arriving at our base.
Fishers under 16 yrs of age do not need a license. If you will be helping someone fish you must obtain your own fishing license. State law requires that you carry your fishing license with you wile you are fishing.
Fishing Licenses: may be obtained by phone. Toll Free
1-866-933-2257, only accepted - Master Card or Visa
Have your card ready when you call.
Fishing Licenses are not available at our base. Licenses may be purchased at nearby sporting goods stores in either Saranac Lake or Tupper Lake. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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