Hamilton County · lake · 14 acres
Fifth Lake
Fifth 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
Drizzle
74°
58°
9 mph
28%
Fri
Partly cloudy
77°
58°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
60°
7 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hess Pond0.6 mi
- Sixth Lake0.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Bottle Brook1.3 mi
- Eagle Creek1.9 mi
- Limekiln Lake2.5 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Fawn Lake2.5 mi
- Cascade Lake3.0 mi
- Fulton Chain Lakes2.4 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.
Fifth Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fifth 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 Fifth Lake?+
Fifth Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.