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North Branch Saranac River

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New York, United States

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General info

North Branch Saranac River is a stream located in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Brown trout, and Common shiner.

Location

44°33′3″N 74°02′6.4″W
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Fishing regulations at North Branch Saranac River, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

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5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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44°33′3″N 74°02′6.4″W
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FAQ about North Branch Saranac River fishing

the North Branch Saranac River is a stream located in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Clinton County, New York. Its coordinates are:
44°33′3″N 74°02′6.4″W
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