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
Honnedaga Lake
Herkimer County, New York · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Honnedaga Lake
In Herkimer County, New York, Honnedaga Lake covers about 810 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10 miles. The water sits about 2,190 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant is about 20 miles east. Utica, the nearest city, is about 35 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,190 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Honnedaga 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. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 6:50 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Honnedaga Lake
- Lake Pleasantabout 20 mi east
- Boonvilleabout 24 mi west
- Dolgevilleabout 28 mi south
- Uticanearest city, about 35 mi southwest
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Questions about Honnedaga Lake
What fish are in Honnedaga Lake?
Lakes like Honnedaga 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 Honnedaga 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 Honnedaga Lake?
About 810 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Honnedaga Lake?
Lake Pleasant is about 20 miles east; Boonville is about 24 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Honnedaga Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Honnedaga Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
