Hamilton County · lake · 1,476 acres
Lake Pleasant
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Pleasant is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brown 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
75°
57°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
77°
57°
6 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
62°
8 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,440 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,430 | 8.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,460 | 8.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Echo Lake1.4 mi
- Cherry Brook1.2 mi
- Sand Lake2.1 mi
- Hatchery Brook2.4 mi
- Kunjamuk River2.6 mi
- Sacandaga Lake2.4 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Hamilton Lake3.3 mi
- Lake Sound2.7 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 Pleasant fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Pleasant?+
Lake Pleasant is stocked with Brown 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 Lake Pleasant?+
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 Pleasant?+
Lake Pleasant 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.