Fishing Season: Apr. 1st- Oct. 15th, 1st Sat in May to March 15th, Panfish all Year, Bass Opens 3rd Saturday in June

Lakes and Ponds in Saranac Lakes Region - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Inshore Temp:

76

Offshore Temp:

74

Blue Line Sports's Tip of the Week

Trout Season Opened April 1st. Pike Fishing Opened May 1st. Panfish are open all year. Bass season is Open. Water levels are normal. Have cold water dry gear and life jackets present at this time. Continue in the practice of safe wading. There are Bold Waders, and there are Old Waders, but there are few Bold Old Waders. Have the means to protect yourself from biting pests. Check out new regulations at https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/125006.html Talk to folks at local fly and tackle shops for the best and most accurate fishing information.

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Map of Lakes and Ponds in Saranac Lakes Region

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 7/23/25

Hot temperatures have increased surface water temps significantly. Continued high temps are part of the forecast. Warm water bass fishing on top water is getting hot. Light bite and night bite are the best times to fish, or when the water is calm of boat traffic and fishing pressure. Have a good selection of poppers, sliders, & spiders . Midge activity has ramped up. Mosquitos and Deer Flies have been oppressive. Crayfish are choice right now. Their populations are booming. Frogs, amphibians, salamander eggs and polliwogs are also a delicacy for trout and bass. The Lakes and Ponds of the Saranac Lakes Region and the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness are busy and productive. The outlook is pleasantly warm temperatures with improving weather conditions. A strong thermocline has developed at 12 - 15 feet. Make sure you have adequate rain gear, and the means and deterrents in order to avoid pests like biting insects. Horse flies, deer flies mosquitos, & no see ums which are oppressive at this time. Have insulative gear as well. The air temps at night are cool.

Techniques & Tips as of 7/23/25

Work a submerged rock shoal using crawfish for bass. Find leeward grassy point, shoal, or cuttbank and cast a hopper w/ dropper within close proximity to the stucture after a gust of wind. Additionally, streamer fishing w/ flat line trolling is a good technique for catching cruising lake and pond brookies. A Lake Clear Wabbler serves as a flasher on a sinking fly line with a traditional or tandem streamer. Slow trolling involves a rowing speed of 1.5 to 2 miles per hour. Another Great technique is to hang a leader 9 to 12 feet in length with a favorite larva, nymph or pupa fly a few inches from the bottom. Adjust your tippet accordingly. Flurocarbon sinks best but you might want mono for a more dynmic shock tippet. Anchor your boat. Count the fly down till you are just about on the bottom. Use a slow finger roll retrieve (over-hand roll) S-L-O-W-L-Y in order to bring the fly to the surface mimicking emergent midges, Slow-water Caddis pupa, Stone flies, May flies etc. Stick-on sighters can work well at the end of a floating line with fast sink leaders in order to get your fly down quickly.

Current Conditions as of 7/23/25

Check local area special regulations for Region 5 fisheries. Have appropriate wading gear. Always have flotation devices on and available in the boat. Have the right equipment including cool weather gear, bug gear, rain gear, and polarized sunglasses. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/124969.html

Local Species Available Apr. 1st- Oct. 15th, 1st Sat in May to March 15th, Panfish all Year, Bass Opens 3rd Saturday in June

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Blue Line Sports's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Hog Caller Hopper Tan,Olv,Grn,Blk 8,10
Jan's Trout Crayfish Grn 8,10
Klinkhammer Gray,Pur,Grn 12,14,16,
Orvis CJ Nymph Grn, 14,16,18
Top Water Poppers Red,Wht,Chrt,Grn 2,2/0
Magog Smelt Grn,Blu,Purp 8,10,12
Elk Wing Caddis Tan,Olv,Blk 12,14,16
Tungsten Jig Bugger Grn,Blk,Brn 10,12
Picket Pin Brn,Grn,Wht 12,14,16
WTD CH Muddler Minnow Nat,Wht 6,8,10

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Description: About Lakes and Ponds in Saranac Lakes Region

The Saranac Lakes Region and the St. Regis Canoe Wilderness is located in the Northern Adirondack Park, Upstate New York. Surrounded by state campgrounds and recreational opportunities the region contains hundreds of lakes and ponds with countless fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. The Adirondack Park is a 65 million acre park with over 2000 lakes and ponds whose highest points bring fresh water to the St.Lawrence River, Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, and Hudson River Watersheds.

Nearest Airport:

www.adirondackairport.com

Bait Recommendations:

Midge larva, mayfly nymphs, caddis pupa, damsel fly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs, mayfly adults, terrestrials, crickets, hoppers, water boatman, BND, Smelt, crayfish, various amphibian eggs, polliwogs, and salamanders.