Carry Falls Reservoir Fishing
A 3,074-acre New York reservoir in St. Lawrence County.
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Carry Falls Reservoir in brief
NYS Hydrography outlines give Carry Falls Reservoir about 3,074 acres of open water in St. Lawrence County. Ownership on the DEC lake list reads Private. Stock up in Colton, roughly 16 miles away. DEC groups it under Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario.
DEC names smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and walleye among its fish. DEC calls the launch trailer unimproved. Ice status: ice fishing permitted.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Each chip for Carry Falls Reservoir traces back to the DEC lake list, a state record or a DEC stocking entry.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
DEC launches at Carry Falls Reservoir
Boat access to Carry Falls Reservoir is not mapped, so see the nearby launches.
DEC and local launches near Carry Falls Reservoir
- Carry Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 3 miles northwest
- Stark Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 5 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Raquette River near Cranberry LakeRaquette River, 5 miles south
- Blake Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 6 miles north
- Rainbow Falls Reservoir LaunchRaquette River, 10 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Grass River near Cranberry Lake (east)Grass River, 10 miles south
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Carrying fish home from Carry Falls Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Unless a special listing below says otherwise, Carry Falls Reservoir follows the statewide freshwater rules.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Carry Falls Reservoir versus the lakes close by
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry Falls Reservoir | 3,074 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Stark Falls Reservoir | 4 miles north | 645 | 0 | 5 | |
| Rainbow Falls Reservoir | 8 miles north | 666 | 0 | 7 | |
| Pine Pond, St. Lawrence County | 10 miles south | 16 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Clear Pond, St. Lawrence County | 12 miles north | 36 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Tooley Pond | 13 miles southwest | 48 | 0 | 1 |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Places bordering Carry Falls Reservoir
Lakes to combine with a Carry Falls Reservoir trip
- Stark Falls Reservoir4 miles north
- Rainbow Falls Reservoir8 miles north
- Pine Pond, St. Lawrence County10 miles south
- Clear Pond, St. Lawrence County12 miles north
- Tooley Pond13 miles southwest
Where to grab bait before Carry Falls Reservoir
- Tupper Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 18 miles
- Raquette River Outfitterssporting goods store, Franklin, 18 miles
- Raquette River Boat Launch aka The Crushermarina, Franklin, 20 miles
- Saranac Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 20 miles
Places to sleep within reach of Carry Falls Reservoir
- Tupper Lake17 miles
- Potsdam23 miles
- Canton26 miles
County guides sharing Carry Falls Reservoir
- St. Lawrence Countycounty seat Canton
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Camera views of lakes and streams around Carry Falls Reservoir
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Carry Falls Reservoir in a handful of answers
Under which DEC region does Carry Falls Reservoir fall?
St. Lawrence County, DEC Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario, about 16 miles from Colton.
How large does Carry Falls Reservoir measure?
Roughly 3,074 acres.
Is a public launch mapped beside Carry Falls Reservoir?
DEC keeps no launch record for this water.
Which species appear on the DEC list for Carry Falls Reservoir?
The DEC roster names smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and walleye.
Which daily limits apply at Carry Falls Reservoir?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
May an out-of-towner wet a line at Carry Falls Reservoir?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
Is Carry Falls Reservoir on the DEC stocking lists?
It is not on the 2023 to 2026 DEC stocking lists.
Is there a bait store near Carry Falls Reservoir?
Tupper Lake Boat Launch is roughly 18 miles away.
Can I ice fish Carry Falls Reservoir?
Ice status on file: Ice Fishing Permitted.
Pencil in a day on Carry Falls Reservoir
Read the limits above, then choose a launch.