Hamilton County · lake · 179 acres
Spruce Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Spruce 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
Drizzle
71°
57°
10 mph
40%
Fri
Overcast
73°
57°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
78°
57°
8 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4.1" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Balsam Lake0.6 mi
- Amos Lake2.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
- Dewitt Pond1.9 mi
- Sampson Bog2.7 mi
- Spoon Lake3.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
- Mica Lakes3.1 mi
- Otter Lake2.6 mi
- Buck Ponds3.8 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.
Spruce Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Spruce Lake?+
Spruce 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 Spruce 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 Spruce Lake?+
Spruce 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.