Hamilton County · lake · 306 acres
Eighth Lake
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Eighth Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. 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
Drizzle
73°
58°
8 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
76°
58°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
81°
58°
9 mph
21%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,910 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,140 | 6.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 5.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Upper Pond1.5 mi
- Browns Tract Pond1.7 mi
- Eagles Nest Lake1.5 mi
- Bug Lake1.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Lower Pond2.1 mi
- Pelcher Pond3.4 mi
- Fox Pond3.1 mi
- Shallow Lake3.2 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.
Eighth Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Eighth Lake?+
Eighth Lake is stocked with Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Eighth Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Eighth Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Eighth 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 Eighth Lake?+
Eighth Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.