Hamilton County · lake · 15 acres
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
74°
54°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
76°
58°
8 mph
12%
Sun
Showers
65°
62°
10 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Rock Lake0.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
- Split Rock Lake1.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Big Rock Lake1.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Snag Lake1.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Farmers Vly1.9 mi
- Wilmurt Lake3.1 mi
- Indian River2.5 mi
- Metcalf Lake2.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear Lake?+
Bear Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.