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
Woodhull Lake
Herkimer County, New York · about 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Woodhull Lake
Woodhull Lake spreads over about 1,040 acres in Herkimer County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,880 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Boonville, is about 18 miles southwest. The closest city is Utica, about 35 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,880 ft
- County
- Herkimer 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 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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 Woodhull 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. With the surface at 40°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 6:51 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Woodhull Lake
- Boonvilleabout 18 mi southwest
- Lowvilleabout 27 mi northwest
- Lake Pleasantabout 29 mi east
- Uticanearest city, about 35 mi south
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Questions about Woodhull Lake
What fish are in Woodhull Lake?
Lakes like Woodhull 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 Woodhull 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 Woodhull Lake?
About 1,040 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Woodhull Lake?
Boonville is about 18 miles southwest; Lowville is about 27 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Woodhull Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Woodhull Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
