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
Fourth Lake
Herkimer County, New York · about 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Fourth Lake
Fourth Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York, covering about 2,090 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end with roughly 14.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,710 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant lies about 27 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Utica, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.3 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 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 3 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 41°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 Fourth Lake
- Lake Pleasantabout 27 mi southeast
- Boonvilleabout 28 mi southwest
- Lowvilleabout 30 mi west
- Uticanearest city, about 47 mi south
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Questions about Fourth Lake
What fish are in Fourth Lake?
Lakes like Fourth 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 Fourth 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 Fourth Lake?
About 2,090 acres, with about 14.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fourth Lake?
Lake Pleasant is about 27 miles southeast; Boonville is about 28 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Fourth Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fourth Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
