Hamilton County · lake · 46 acres
Gilman Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Gilman Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with 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
Fog
73°
59°
7 mph
35%
Fri
Overcast
76°
60°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
77°
61°
8 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 8.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Dunning Pond1.1 mi
- Charley Lake1.6 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Cherry Brook2.2 mi
- Kunjamuk River3.0 mi
- Robbs Creek3.4 mi
- Sand Lake3.0 mi
- Lake Pleasant3.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Dunning Creek3.4 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.
Gilman Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Gilman Lake?+
Gilman Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Gilman 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 Gilman Lake?+
Gilman 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.