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
Canada Lake
Fulton County, New York · about 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Canada Lake
Canada Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York, covering about 870 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. The water sits about 1,540 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Gloversville, is about 11 miles southeast. Utica, the nearest city, is about 34 miles west.
- Size
- About 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,540 ft
- County
- Fulton 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Canada Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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
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
Frozen · About 95% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Canada Lake
- Gloversvilleabout 11 mi southeast
- Dolgevilleabout 12 mi west
- Johnstownabout 12 mi southeast
- Saint Johnsvilleabout 12 mi southwest
- Uticanearest city, about 34 mi west
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Questions about Canada Lake
What fish are in Canada Lake?
Lakes like Canada 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 Canada 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 Canada Lake?
About 870 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Canada Lake?
Gloversville is about 11 miles southeast; Dolgeville is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Canada Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Canada Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
