Hamilton County · lake · 65 acres
Sampson Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Sampson Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 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
Overcast
72°
55°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
75°
59°
5 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
68°
60°
9 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Whitney Lake0.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Sampson Bog1.0 mi
- Cat Lake1.3 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Kings Pond1.6 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Puddle Hole1.6 mi
- Bullhead Pond1.7 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Otter Lake2.4 mi
- Mud Lake2.0 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.
Sampson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sampson Lake?+
Sampson Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Sampson 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 Sampson Lake?+
Sampson Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.