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Bog River Falls
River · Tupper Lake, New York
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 600 ft³/s
- Gage height 4.42 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RAQUETTE RIVER AT PIERCEFIELD NY (7.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04266500, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 801 ft³/s over 118 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Creek Chub, Blacknose Dace, Cutlip Minnow and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 11 public records within 2 km of Bog River Falls since 2000.
- Creek Chub Semotilus atromaculatus4 records · 2025
- Blacknose Dace Rhinichthys atratulus1 record · 2025
- Cutlip Minnow Exoglossum maxillingua1 record · 2007
- Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus1 record · 2007
- 1 record · 2007
- 1 record · 2007
- Longnose Dace Rhinichthys cataractae1 record · 2007
- Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar1 record · 2007
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Raquette watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bog River Falls?
- Bog River Falls is a river in Tupper Lake, New York.
- Can you swim at Bog River Falls?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Bog River Falls rated?
- Bog River Falls in Tupper Lake, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 213 reviews.
- What amenities does Bog River Falls have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Bog River Falls include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Tupper Lake, New York 12986
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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