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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sacandaga Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Sacandaga Lake
In Hamilton County, New York, Sacandaga Lake covers about 1,510 acres.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,720 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant is on the shore. The closest city is Utica, about 47 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,720 ft
- County
- Hamilton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
- 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 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sacandaga Lake
- Lake Pleasanton the shore
- Northvilleabout 21 mi southeast
- Edinburgabout 23 mi southeast
- Gloversvilleabout 29 mi south
- Uticanearest city, about 47 mi southwest
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Questions about Sacandaga Lake
What fish are in Sacandaga Lake?
Lakes like Sacandaga 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 Sacandaga 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 Sacandaga Lake?
About 1,510 acres, with about 11.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sacandaga Lake?
Lake Pleasant is on the shore; Northville is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Sacandaga Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sacandaga Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
