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Smith Lake
Smith Lake is a lake in Oneida 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
80°
61°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
64°
9 mph
7%
Sun
Showers
67°
63°
9 mph
80%
→ 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
- Bullhead Lake0.9 mi
- Point Rock Creek2.1 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Bloodsucker Lake3.1 mi
- Lyman Brook3.2 mi
- Cody Brook3.0 mi
- Sullivan Brook3.2 mi
- Fall Brook4.5 mi
- Powlish Pond Brook4.2 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.
Smith Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith 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 Smith Lake?+
Smith Lake is a lake in Oneida County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.