The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Moose Lake
Herkimer County, New York · about 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Moose Lake
Big Moose Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, covering about 1,200 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 14.6 miles. At about 1,830 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Tupper Lake, is about 31 miles northeast. Utica, the nearest city, is about 52 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,830 ft
- County
- Herkimer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Moose Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 31 mi northeast
- Lowvilleabout 31 mi west
- Uticanearest city, about 52 mi south
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Questions about Big Moose Lake
What fish are in Big Moose Lake?
Lakes like Big Moose Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Moose Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Moose Lake?
About 1,200 acres, with about 14.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Moose Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 31 miles northeast; Lowville is about 31 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Big Moose Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Moose Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
