The largest body of water of the St. Regis River chain, which includes Spitfire Lake and Lower St. Regis Lake.

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Ice Fishing

This area is known for pike and panfish.

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Statewide fishing regulations apply.

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Fishing

This popular spot has plenty of nooks and crannies for the crafty angler to explore. It is part of the original Seven Carries canoe route, so bringing a portable boat allows access to many smaller, more remote ponds and lakes.

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The lake is 742 acres. Average depth is 25 feet with a maximum depth of 90 feet.

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Fish Species

Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Splake, Largemouth Bass, Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, Pumpkinseed

Access: a mix of Public and Private, with roads nearby.

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Paddling

This nine-mile loop offers views of many historic Great Camps and lets paddlers explore Upper St. Regis Lake, Spitfire Lake, and Lower St. Regis Lake.

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Three accessible boat launches and one carry that is only 0.6 miles long make for a classic loop no one should miss! Also supports a shorter trip option.

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These gems of the St. Regis Canoe Area also offer the option of spending overnight or longer in this wilderness. For more about the remote wildlands experience, see these tips from the DEC.

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Launching Points

Keese Mills Road Latitude: 44.43212271 Longitude : -74.29987192

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Paul Smith College Latitude: 44.4339341205 Longitude : -74.2532661930

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Upper St Regis Lake Boat Launch Latitude: 44.3949091528 Longitude : -74.2698393948