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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Seventh Lake
Hamilton County, New York · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Seventh Lake
Seventh Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, covering about 880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles with roughly 9.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,790 ft above sea level. Lake Pleasant is about 24 miles southeast. Utica, the nearest city, is about 50 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,790 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 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 38°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
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 6:50 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Seventh Lake
- Lake Pleasantabout 24 mi southeast
- Uticanearest city, about 50 mi southwest
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Seventh Lake
What fish are in Seventh Lake?
Lakes like Seventh 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 Seventh 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 Seventh Lake?
About 880 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Seventh Lake?
Lake Pleasant is about 24 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Seventh Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Seventh Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
