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
Forked Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Forked Lake
Forked Lake spreads over about 1,170 acres in Hamilton County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 4.8 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,740 ft above sea level. Tupper Lake is about 21 miles north. The closest city is Utica, about 62 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,740 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 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 6:50 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Forked Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 21 mi north
- Lake Pleasantabout 30 mi south
- Uticanearest city, about 62 mi southwest
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Questions about Forked Lake
What fish are in Forked Lake?
Lakes like Forked 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 Forked 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 Forked Lake?
About 1,170 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Forked Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 21 miles north; Lake Pleasant is about 30 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Forked Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Forked Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
