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Stark Falls Reservoir

Colton, New York — St. Lawrence County.

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645Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 132433493).

Location & fast facts

Where Stark Falls Reservoir is in New York

The red circle marks Stark Falls Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Stark Falls Reservoir

  • County: St. Lawrence
  • Town: Colton
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 133 mi from Albany and 119 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Variable-leaf watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Fish species listed by NYSDEC for this recommended fishing water: Smallmouth bass, Sunfish, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Walleye.

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for Stark Falls Reservoir (St. Lawrence County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

Stark Falls Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Colton
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Colton

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 132433493), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Stark Falls Reservoir

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Stark Falls Reservoir. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.4443, -74.7501). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Stark Falls Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Stark Falls Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampColton—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.4391, -74.7328
    Boat rampColton—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating44.4524, -74.7642

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Stark Falls Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Stark Falls Reservoir

    How big is Stark Falls Reservoir?

    Stark Falls Reservoir covers about 645 acres in Colton, New York (St. Lawrence County).

    What fish are in Stark Falls Reservoir?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch and Sunfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Stark Falls Reservoir?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Stark Falls Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Stark Falls Reservoir?

    Stark Falls Reservoir touches Colton in St. Lawrence County, New York.

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