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Follensby Clear Pond Fishing
A 495-acre New York pond in Franklin County.
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Franklin County
A first visit to Follensby Clear Pond
Measured from its NHD outline, Follensby Clear Pond covers roughly 495 acres of Franklin County. The DEC record gives DEC as owner. About 9 miles separates the water from Tupper Lake. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and northern pike. The access data show 1 mapped launch. Launch type, per DEC: trailer unimproved. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted. The DEC lists record 15 stocking years since 2011.
495acres
1launches
5species on file
15years stocked
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Follensby Clear Pond
This fish list for Follensby Clear Pond draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Launch ramps serving Follensby Clear Pond
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Follensby Clear Pond Northhand launch, parking: 10 car and 0 car-trailer spaces; managed by DEC
Bank and pier spots at Follensby Clear Pond
- Spyder Creek Fishing Access Site, Saranac Lakes Wild ForestFishing Platform, pier, bank fishing
- Follensby/ Clear Pond Fishing Access Site, Saranac Lakes Wild ForestFishing Platform, pier, bank fishing
Ramps in the neighborhood of Follensby Clear Pond
- Public Launch on Polywog PondPolywog Pond, 1 mile north
- Fish Creek Pond Campground & Day Use AreaFish Creek Pond, 1 mile southwest
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Hoel PondHoel Pond, 2 miles north
- Rollins Pond CampgroundRollins Pond, 3 miles southwest
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Floodwood PondFloodwood Pond, 3 miles west
- Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Little Clear PondLittle Clear Pond, 4 miles northeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Follensby Clear Pond
| 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 |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Follensby Clear Pond.
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.
Stocking
Latest stocking years at Follensby Clear Pond
From 2023 through 2025, DEC logged 4 releases into Follensby Clear Pond, with landlocked salmon the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 310 | 6.45 in |
| 2024 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 2 | 2,778 | 1.5 in, 7 in |
| 2023 | Landlocked Salmon | stocked | 1 | 270 | 6.5 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
Compare
Follensby Clear Pond and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follensby Clear Pond | 495 | 1 | 5 | yes | |
| Horseshoe Pond | under a mile southwest | 88 | 0 | 2 | yes |
| Polliwog Pond | under a mile north | 214 | 1 | 1 | yes |
| Green Pond, Franklin County | 1 mile northeast | 65 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Hoel Pond | 2 miles north | 462 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Whey Pond | 3 miles southwest | 117 | 0 | 1 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Follensby Clear Pond, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Follensby Clear Pond
- Horseshoe Pondunder a mile southwest
- Polliwog Pondunder a mile north
- Green Pond, Franklin County1 mile northeast
- Hoel Pond2 miles north
- Whey Pond3 miles southwest
Tackle sellers serving Follensby Clear Pond
- Saranac Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 2 miles
- Raquette River Boat Launch aka The Crushermarina, Franklin, 6 miles
- Lower Saranac Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 9 miles
- Raquette River Outfitterssporting goods store, Franklin, 11 miles
- Lake Flower Boat Launchmarina, Essex, 11 miles
- Fogarty's Lake Flower Marinamarina, Essex, 11 miles
A day with a guide on Follensby Clear Pond
- Battle Fish Charters LLCcharter, Saranac Lake
Home bases for trips to Follensby Clear Pond
- Tupper Lake9 miles
- Saranac Lake11 miles
- Lake Placid18 miles
Follensby Clear Pond across county lines
- Franklin Countycounty seat Malone
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Fish ID
The fish of Follensby Clear Pond, pictured one by one
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Answers
What gets asked about Follensby Clear Pond
How far is Follensby Clear Pond from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Franklin County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 9 miles from Tupper Lake.
What acreage is Follensby Clear Pond?
Close to 495 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Follensby Clear Pond?
Start at Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Launch on Follensby Clear Pond North, one of 1 mapped launch.
What might bend the rod at Follensby Clear Pond?
Records show atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and northern pike.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Follensby Clear Pond?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
Does Follensby Clear Pond need a trout stamp?
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.
How often is Follensby Clear Pond stocked?
DEC lists 4 stockings, the latest in 2025.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Follensby Clear Pond?
Nearest on our list: Saranac Lake Boat Launch, 2 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Follensby Clear Pond?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Follensby Clear Pond on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.