SureStay by Best Western Massena is a useful base for anglers, boaters, and river travelers who want the St. Lawrence River, Robert Moses State Park, Wilson Hill, and local launches within easy reach.
Start with the St. Lawrence River, then match the plan to your gear.
The St. Lawrence River offers serious fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, muskies, walleyes, northern pike, perch, bullhead, carp, and more. Guests who bring boats should check launch locations, parking, water conditions, licenses, border rules, and fish regulations before the day starts.
If you are fishing from shore, keep the plan simpler: choose public access, stay within posted rules, and leave extra time for weather changes along the river.
Before launching or leaving, follow clean-drain-dry steps to help prevent aquatic invasive species from spreading between waters.
Robert Moses State Park is the easy river anchor.
Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands is about 10 miles from the hotel and includes fishing, boat launches, dockage, marina access, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, a nature center, and river views.
For guests who want one straightforward place to start, it is the cleanest anchor because it gives you a mix of river access and non-fishing options for the rest of the group.
Wilson Hill adds wildlife, water, and a different kind of day.
Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area is about 6 miles west of Massena and sits close to the St. Lawrence River. It has wetlands, observation areas, trails, wildlife viewing, hunting access, and freshwater fishing rules that visitors should review before going.
It is a good choice when you want a quieter nature-focused stop rather than a full marina day.
For boaters, parking and launch details matter.
St. Lawrence County has multiple launch options, including St. Lawrence River launch points in Massena and near Wilson Hill. Check the exact launch type, parking capacity, agency rules, and seasonal conditions before towing a boat over.
If you are staying at the hotel with a boat or trailer, call ahead so the front desk can confirm the best parking arrangement for your dates.
Planning links
Visit STLC fishing · DEC boat launches · Wilson Hill WMA · Robert Moses State Park