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
Raquette Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 5,160 acres (8.1 sq mi)
33°F water, calm this morning.
About Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake spreads over about 5,160 acres in Hamilton County, New York.
It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 37 miles. The water sits about 1,760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Tupper Lake, is about 24 miles north. The closest city is Utica, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,160 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 37 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,760 ft
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 Raquette 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 33°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
No clear view of the ice yet
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 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Raquette Lake
- Tupper Lakeabout 24 mi north
- Lake Pleasantabout 25 mi southeast
- Uticanearest city, about 57 mi southwest
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Questions about Raquette Lake
What fish are in Raquette Lake?
Lakes like Raquette 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 Raquette 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 Raquette Lake?
About 5,160 acres, with about 37 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Raquette Lake?
Tupper Lake is about 24 miles north; Lake Pleasant is about 25 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Raquette Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Raquette Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
