Chub Lake: Specular Hematite Rockhounding in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Updated August 2026

Chub Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Reported finds include specular hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Postcode: 13645
Coordinates: 44.33561, -75.34903

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Chub Lake

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Chub Lake FAQ

Where is Chub Lake?+

Chub Lake is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.33561, -75.34903.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chub Lake?+

Chub Lake is reported to produce Specular Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Chub Lake?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Chub Lake?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Chub Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.33561, -75.34903 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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Open Chub Lake on the map

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