The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Brandreth Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Brandreth Lake
Brandreth Lake spreads over about 850 acres in Hamilton County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.9 miles. At about 1,880 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tupper Lake lies about 23 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Utica, about 61 miles away.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,880 ft
- County
- Hamilton 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 3 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 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 59°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:51 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Brandreth Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 23 mi northeast
- Uticanearest city, about 61 mi southwest
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Questions about Brandreth Lake
What fish are in Brandreth Lake?
Lakes like Brandreth 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 Brandreth 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 Brandreth Lake?
About 850 acres, with about 8.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Brandreth Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 23 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Brandreth Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Brandreth Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
