Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake is a lake set in Michigan. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Cranberry Lake is one of the larger lakes fully inside New York's Adirondack Park, a wilderness-feeling body of water ringed by state forest with only a small hamlet on its shore. It fishes well for bass and northern pike among its many bays and islands, and the surrounding preserve keeps development to a minimum. Much of the shoreline is undeveloped public land, so check where camping and access are permitted before you plan a trip.
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Cranberry Lake is on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River in the Adirondack Park in New York in the United States. It is the third largest lake in the Adirondack Park. About 75 percent of the shoreline is owned by the State of New York. The 118,000-acre (480 km2) Five Ponds Wilderness Area abuts its south shore, and the Cranberry Lake Wild Forest covers much of its remaining shoreline.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Cranberry Lake?
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Cranberry Lake?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Cranberry Lake?
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Cranberry Lake right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 15%.