The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Piseco Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Piseco Lake
In Hamilton County, New York, Piseco Lake covers about 2,560 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,660 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant lies about 5.7 miles to the northeast. Utica, the nearest city, is about 38 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,660 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:49 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Piseco Lake
- Lake Pleasantabout 5.7 mi northeast
- Northvilleabout 22 mi southeast
- Dolgevilleabout 22 mi southwest
- Edinburgabout 25 mi southeast
- Uticanearest city, about 38 mi southwest
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Questions about Piseco Lake
What fish are in Piseco Lake?
Lakes like Piseco 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 Piseco 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 Piseco Lake?
About 2,560 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Piseco Lake?
Lake Pleasant is about 5.7 miles northeast; Northville is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Piseco Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Piseco Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
