Big Tupper Lake is one of the best kept secret fishing holes in the Adirondacks. In fact, accounts state that fishery biologists believe that the state-record walleye lives in the lake! The abundant smelt population within the lake are what help the fish grow to trophy-size proportions.

Fishing

Big Tupper Lake is connected to Raquette and Simon ponds via the Raquette River. The lake is 9 miles long, up to 2 miles wide, and offers more than 28 miles of shoreline, bays, and islands that are waiting for you to cast your line. It boasts an average depth of 40 feet and a maximum depth of approximately 100 feet.

Species

Bass, walleye, northern pike, tiger muskies, bullhead, lake trout, whitefish, lake locked salmon, panfish, smelt, and perch.

Access Points

On the southeastern side of the lake there is a hard surface DEC boat launch on Route 30. This boat launch has plenty of parking for both vehicles and trailers. It also has bathrooms, and a handicap accessible fishing and loading dock. 

A soft launch and multiple dock slips are also available on Raquette Pond to the north in the Tupper Lake Municipal Park.