Hamilton County · lake · 574 acres
Lake Eaton
Stocked 11× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Eaton is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon 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
Overcast
74°
57°
7 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
76°
58°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
79°
60°
6 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,220 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 50 | 11.5" | |
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 20 | 25.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 2,590 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,260 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 930 | 7.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 15 | 26" | |
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 160 | 18" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 2,180 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,260 | 8.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 900 | 7" | |
When does Lake Eaton get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- South Pond Outlet2.9 mi
- Owls Head Pond Outlet2.9 mi
- Park Lake2.2 mi
- Shaw Brook2.4 mi
- Mosquito Pond3.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Owls Head Pond3.1 mi
- Grampus Lake3.7 mi
- Mud Pond3.4 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.
Lake Eaton fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Eaton?+
Lake Eaton is stocked with Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon 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 Lake Eaton get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Eaton peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Eaton?+
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 Lake Eaton?+
Lake Eaton 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.