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
Lake Bonaparte
Lewis County, New York · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bonaparte
Lake Bonaparte spreads over about 1,230 acres in Lewis County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 770 ft above sea level. Gouverneur lies about 12 miles to the north. Utica, the nearest city, is about 72 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 770 ft
- County
- Lewis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 42°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
- 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 6:54 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bonaparte
- Gouverneurabout 12 mi north
- Philadelphiaabout 14 mi west
- Carthageabout 15 mi southwest
- West Carthageabout 16 mi southwest
- Uticanearest city, about 72 mi south
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Questions about Lake Bonaparte
What fish are in Lake Bonaparte?
Lakes like Lake Bonaparte usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bonaparte?
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 Lake Bonaparte?
About 1,230 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bonaparte?
Gouverneur is about 12 miles north; Philadelphia is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bonaparte today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bonaparte on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
