Hamilton County · lake · 5,376 acres
Raquette Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Raquette Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on May 1, 2025. 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
Drizzle
73°
58°
7 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
76°
56°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
78°
57°
6 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 12,500 | 4.8" | |
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.8" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Eldon Lake0.8 mi
- Marion River1.4 mi
- Browns Tract Inlet2.1 mi
- Fox Pond2.2 mi
- South Inlet2.6 mi
- Lone Pond2.4 mi
- Raquette Lake Reservoir3.3 mi
- Brandreth Lake Outlet3.6 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.
Raquette Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Raquette Lake?+
Raquette Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Raquette Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Raquette Lake peaks in May and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Raquette 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 Raquette Lake?+
Raquette Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.