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
Whitney Point Lake
Broome County, New York · about 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
49°F water, level rising, calm this afternoon.
About Whitney Point Lake
Whitney Point Lake spreads over about 1,080 acres in Broome County, New York.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 970 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Lakeview, is about 5.4 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 970 ft
- County
- Broome 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 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 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
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 49°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
- 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
Rising 0.6 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:52 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Whitney Point Lake
- Lakeviewabout 5.4 mi northeast
- Greeneabout 10 mi east
- Cincinnatusabout 11 mi north
- Chenango Bridgeabout 13 mi southeast
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Questions about Whitney Point Lake
What fish are in Whitney Point Lake?
Lakes like Whitney Point 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 Whitney Point 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 Whitney Point Lake?
About 1,080 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Whitney Point Lake?
Lakeview is about 5.4 miles northeast; Greene is about 10 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Whitney Point Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Whitney Point Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
