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
First Lake
Herkimer County, New York · about 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About First Lake
First Lake spreads over about 1,070 acres in Herkimer County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles with roughly 13.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,710 ft above sea level. Boonville is about 24 miles southwest. The closest city is Utica, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,070 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,710 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 3 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
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: 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 40°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
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 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near First Lake
- Boonvilleabout 24 mi southwest
- Lowvilleabout 27 mi west
- Lake Pleasantabout 30 mi southeast
- Uticanearest city, about 44 mi south
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Questions about First Lake
What fish are in First Lake?
Lakes like First 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 First 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 First Lake?
About 1,070 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near First Lake?
Boonville is about 24 miles southwest; Lowville is about 27 miles west.
What is the water temperature at First Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
First Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
