St. Lawrence River Fishing
Where to launch, the DEC rules and the guides for St. Lawrence River.
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St. Lawrence River from the New York side
The New York shore of St. Lawrence River, a connecting river, runs through Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County and Franklin County. The DEC tables, records and stocking files here name brown trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, chinook salmon, lake trout, atlantic salmon, brook trout, northern pike and black bass.
Mapped for it: 27 launches, 0 piers, 0 further shore spots, 1 harbor on GNIS and 0 tributary pages.
USGS GNIS, DEC launch, fishing access and marine access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Public launches serving St. Lawrence River
- Brandy Brook Boat Launchhard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- Burnham Point Launchunpaved trailer launch, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- Cedar Point Launchhard surface ramp, 15 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- Coles Creek Launchboat launch
- DeWolf Point Launchhard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- Grass Point Launchboat launch
- Jacques Cartier Launchboat launch
- Keewaydin Launchboat launch
- Kring Point Launchboat launch
- St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (east)hard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (east)hard surface ramp, 50 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (east)hard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (north)hard surface ramp, 60 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (west)hard surface ramp, 30 parking spaces; managed by Municipal
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (east)hard surface ramp, 15 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (east)hard surface ramp, 12 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (east)hard surface ramp, 30 parking spaces; managed by Nypa
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (east)hand launch; managed by DEC
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (east)hand launch; managed by DEC
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (north)hard surface ramp, 15 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (north)hand launch; managed by DEC
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (west)hard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (west)hard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Municipal
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (west)hard surface ramp, 25 parking spaces; managed by Municipal
- St. Lawrence River access, St. Lawrence County (west)hard surface ramp, 10 parking spaces; managed by Municipal
- Wellesley Island Launchboat launch
- Wilson Hill Boat Launchhard surface ramp, 50 parking spaces; managed by Oprhp
DEC boat launch, fishing access and marine access layers, NYS Parks launches, USGS GNIS, retrieved October 24, 2026.
River mouths along St. Lawrence River
- Mance Marine BasinJefferson County, harbor (gnis bay)
Coves and bays along St. Lawrence River
- Blackstone BaySt. Lawrence County
- Blind BayJefferson County
- Blind BaySt. Lawrence County
- Brown BayJefferson County
- Carnegie BayJefferson County
- Chippewa BaySt. Lawrence County
- Crossmon BayJefferson County
- Delaney BayJefferson County
- Densmore BayJefferson County
- Dodge BayJefferson County
- Duck CoveSt. Lawrence County
- Eagers BaySt. Lawrence County
- Eel BayJefferson County
- Goose BayJefferson County
- Grass BayJefferson County
- Greens BayJefferson County
- Hopsons BaySt. Lawrence County
- Lily BaySt. Lawrence County
- Millen BayJefferson County
- Morristown BaySt. Lawrence County
- Mullet Creek BayJefferson County
- North BayJefferson County
- Otter Creek BayJefferson County
- Peos BayJefferson County
- Perch BaySt. Lawrence County
- Pollys BaySt. Lawrence County
- Poplar Tree BayJefferson County
- Robinson BaySt. Lawrence County
- Rose BayJefferson County
- Rusho BayJefferson County
- Sand BayJefferson County
- Sawmill BayJefferson County
- South BayJefferson County
- South BayJefferson County
- Spicer BayJefferson County
- Swan BayJefferson County
USGS GNIS names, DEC Great Lakes tributary listing, retrieved October 24, 2026.
How high St. Lawrence River stands now
NOAA CO-OPS Great Lakes water levels reading for Ogdensburg (IGLD85), recorded October 24, 2026; retrieved October 24, 2026. Values are provisional.
NOAA CO-OPS Great Lakes water levels reading for Alexandria Bay (IGLD85), recorded October 24, 2026; retrieved October 24, 2026. Values are provisional.
Readings for St. Lawrence River come from NOAA CO-OPS and are provisional.
Keeping fish on St. Lawrence River
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (incl. Steelhead), Coho Salmon, Chinook Sal | 3 in combination; no more than 2 rainbow trout (steelhead) in the lake; no more than 1 rainbow trout (steelhead) and 1 brown trout in tributaries; minimum 15"; rainbow tr | All year |
| Lake Trout | 2; except only 1 may be 25" to 30" | Dec 1 – Sep 30 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 1; minimum 25" | All year |
| Brook Trout | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Northern Pike | 5; minimum 22" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern Pike | 3; minimum 22" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black Bass | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 (statewide season) |
| Walleye | 3; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge | 1; minimum 54" | Jun 15 – Dec 15 |
| Lake Sturgeon, American Eel | No harvest | Closed |
| Yellow Perch | 50 | All year |
Limits on St. Lawrence River come from the DEC Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River section.
The New York side of the Great Lakes and their tributaries is covered by the ordinary DEC freshwater license, with no extra stamp: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, or $5.00 and $10.00 for one day.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026), retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026. All New York limits.
Stocked fish going into St. Lawrence River
Recent DEC stocking files carry 6 rows for St. Lawrence River.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | stocked | 3 | 41,951 | 0.1 in, 0.2 in, 0.4 in |
| 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | stocked | 3 | 22,890 | 0.2 in, 0.3 in, 4.5 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026.
Record-book fish from St. Lawrence River
| Species | Weight | Angler | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 69 lb. 15 oz. | Arthur Lawton | 1957 |
| Walleye | 18 lb. 2 oz. | Brian Hartman | 2018 |
| Bass, Smallmouth | 9 lb. 0 oz. | Dante Piraino | 2024 |
| Fallfish | 4 lb. 1 oz. | Alex Pidhorodeckyj | 2025 |
DEC current state record fish table, retrieved October 24, 2026.
A day with a guide on St. Lawrence River
- Lots A Limits Charters/Guide Scharter, Henderson Harbor
- Battle Fish Charters LLCcharter, Saranac Lake
Where to buy bait for St. Lawrence River
- Chapman's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Hammond, 7 miles
- Hozmerica Llc Dba Hosmers Marinamarina, Ogdensburg, 10 miles
- Lake Of The Woods Waterway Accessmarina, Jefferson, 19 miles
- Butterfield Lake Waterway Accessmarina, Jefferson, 21 miles
- Millsite Lake Fishing Accessmarina, Jefferson, 21 miles
- Carnegie Bay Marinamarina, Jefferson, 22 miles
- Swan Bay Marinamarina, Jefferson, 26 miles
- Thousand Island Bait Storebait and tackle shop, Alexandria Bay, 27 miles
- Bill & Jack's Marina, Llcmarina, Fishers Landing, 29 miles
- Chaumont Bay Marinamarina, Chaumont, 44 miles
- B & J Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Dexter, 45 miles
- Anchor Marinamarina, Cape Vincent, 47 miles
DEC licensed guide list (business name and county), OpenStreetMap and DEC license agent shop listings, retrieved October 24, 2026.
St. Lawrence River on the event calendar
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Camera views of lakes and streams around St. Lawrence River
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Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What gets asked about St. Lawrence River
What does it cost to fish St. Lawrence River?
The New York side of the Great Lakes and their tributaries is covered by the ordinary DEC freshwater license, with no extra stamp: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, or $5.00 and $10.00 for one day.
Which launches reach St. Lawrence River?
27 launches are listed on this page, among them St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (east), St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (east) and St. Lawrence River access, Jefferson County (west).
What fish swim in St. Lawrence River?
Brown trout, rainbow trout, coho salmon, chinook salmon, lake trout, atlantic salmon, brook trout, northern pike, black bass and walleye.
Can I cast from land at St. Lawrence River?
0 piers and 0 other shore sites are listed.
Who guides on St. Lawrence River?
2 businesss from the DEC licensed guide list are shown, for example Lots A Limits Charters/Guide S.
What is St. Lawrence River reading on its gauge now?
2 NOAA stations print their latest reading in the water level band.
Which New York counties front St. Lawrence River?
Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County and Franklin County.
What are the walleye rules on St. Lawrence River?
3; minimum 18"; May 1 – Mar 15.
What are the black bass rules on St. Lawrence River?
5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30 (statewide season).
Head out on St. Lawrence River this season
Study the DEC rows first, then choose where to launch.