Hamilton County · lake · 42 acres
Bennett Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Bennett Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
78°
60°
6 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
79°
62°
6 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
64°
8 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 4.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,250 | 4.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Middle Lake1.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Murphy Lake2.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Tenant Creek2.5 mi
- Jerry Vly2.3 mi
- Greenfield Lake3.1 mi
- East Stony Creek4.4 mi
- Doig Creek3.3 mi
- West Stony Creek4.4 mi
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.
Bennett Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bennett Lake?+
Bennett Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bennett 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 Bennett Lake?+
Bennett Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.