About Yellow Lake

St. Lawrence County, New York

Yellow Lake is a long and thin lake in Gouverneur, New York. Watertown is around 35 miles away, and Syracuse is 104 miles away.

It is 20 minutes from Gouverneur Hospital and 50 minutes from Watertown International Airport.

Within 25 minutes from Price Chopper and Save A Lot, both of which are popular supermarkets.

There are several unique dining opportunities in Gouverneur including Route 11 Diner, Mullins Family Restaurant, New York Pizzeria, and Casablanca.

Fishing and Boating

Anglers at the lake can expect to reel in largemouth bass, black bullhead, northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch, bluegill and black crappie.

There is a hand launch site off of Hall Road for exploring the water by boat, kayak, or canoe.

Attractions

Adventurers might find pleasure in the exciting attractions surrounding Yellow Lake.

The Spencer Valley Zipline includes over 1,000 feet of ziplines, nestled just 10 feet from the St. Lawrence River. The center also includes a bouncy house for kids, nature trails, a jungle gym, picnic areas and outdoor family games.

Additionally, Grass River Adventures provides quality canoe trips, public land deer hunts and much more all led by quality guides dedicated to directing your next outdoor adventure!

Explore Watertown

Watertown has a few activities to enjoy. One option is the Sci-Tech Museum, a playful children's museum offering hands-on educational displays on technology and science.

Watertown has many different restaurants and different types of food. Some of these include the Crystal Restaurant, which serves American classics; Pete's Trattoria, which serves classic Italian dishes; and Wish Thai Kitchen, which serves traditional Thai cuisine.

An Outdoor Retreat

If you’re a dedicated outdoorsperson looking for a house on the water in New York state, take a look at Yellow Lake. You just might find your next lake home!

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