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
Indian Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 3,950 acres (6.2 sq mi)
56°F water, calm this morning.
About Indian Lake
In Hamilton County, New York, Indian Lake covers about 3,950 acres.
From end to end it runs about 10.5 miles with roughly 35 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,640 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant lies about 9.1 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 3,950 acres (6.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 35 miles
- End to end
- About 10.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,640 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 56°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 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
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 6:49 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Indian Lake
- Lake Pleasantabout 9.1 mi south
- Northvilleabout 28 mi south
- Warrensburgabout 30 mi southeast
- Edinburgabout 30 mi south
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Questions about Indian Lake
What fish are in Indian Lake?
Lakes like Indian Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Indian 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 Indian Lake?
About 3,950 acres, with about 35 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Indian Lake?
Lake Pleasant is about 9.1 miles south; Northville is about 28 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Indian Lake today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Indian Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
