Hamilton County · lake · 105 acres
Lake Francis
Lake Francis 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
Overcast
77°
58°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
79°
59°
6 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
66°
63°
5 mph
77%
→ 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
- Stonystep Pond0.9 mi
- Rock Pond0.8 mi
- Big Bad Luck Pond1.4 mi
- Cranberry Pond1.6 mi
- Lake Abanakee1.6 mi
- Indian River2.2 mi
- Squirrel Pond2.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Pine Mountain Pond2.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
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 Francis fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Francis?+
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 Francis?+
Lake Francis is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.