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
Peck Lake
Fulton County, New York · about 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Peck Lake
Peck Lake is a lake in Fulton County, New York, covering about 1,350 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.9 miles. Its surface is about 1,380 ft above sea level. Gloversville lies about 4.9 miles to the southeast. Schenectady, the nearest city, is about 31 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,380 ft
- County
- Fulton 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 8 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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. At 43°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
- 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 6:48 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Peck Lake
- Gloversvilleabout 4.9 mi southeast
- Johnstownabout 6.8 mi south
- Fondaabout 10 mi south
- Broadalbinabout 11 mi east
- Schenectadynearest city, about 31 mi southeast
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Questions about Peck Lake
What fish are in Peck Lake?
Lakes like Peck 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 Peck 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 Peck Lake?
About 1,350 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Peck Lake?
Gloversville is about 4.9 miles southeast; Johnstown is about 6.8 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Peck Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Peck Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
