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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blue Mountain Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Blue Mountain Lake
In Hamilton County, New York, Blue Mountain Lake covers about 1,180 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 10 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,790 ft above sea level. Tupper Lake lies about 24 miles to the north. Utica, the nearest city, is about 64 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,180 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,790 ft
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 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. At 35°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
5 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blue Mountain Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 24 mi north
- Lake Pleasantabout 26 mi south
- Uticanearest city, about 64 mi southwest
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Questions about Blue Mountain Lake
What fish are in Blue Mountain Lake?
Lakes like Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain Lake?
About 1,180 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blue Mountain Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 24 miles north; Lake Pleasant is about 26 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Blue Mountain Lake today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Blue Mountain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
