Hamilton County · lake · 21 acres
Chain Ponds
Chain Ponds 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
Fog
75°
55°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
77°
59°
6 mph
3%
Sun
Showers
68°
62°
11 mph
78%
→ 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
- Queer Lake0.8 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Windfall Pond0.8 mi
- Mays Pond1.1 mi
- Cascade Lake1.2 mi
- Andys Creek1.9 mi
- Townsend Pond1.4 mi
- Big Chief Pond1.8 mi
- Constable Pond2.0 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.
Chain Ponds fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chain Ponds?+
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 Chain Ponds?+
Chain Ponds is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.