Hamilton County · lake · 72 acres
Woods Lake
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Woods Lake is a lake in Hamilton County, New York, stocked with Rainbow 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
Fog
74°
61°
8 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
77°
60°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
6 mph
31%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 10.2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 9.6" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Grant Lake1.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2024
- North Branch West Stony Creek3.3 mi
- Chase Lake3.4 mi
- Mud Lake3.3 mi
- Hatch Brook3.0 mi
- Three Ponds4.1 mi
- Racker Vly5.3 mi
- Petes Creek5.1 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.
Woods Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Woods Lake?+
Woods Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Hamilton County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Woods Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Woods Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Woods 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 Woods Lake?+
Woods Lake 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.