Boyer Lake Fishing near Dolgeville, New York

• Overview

  Boyer Lake lies in Hamilton County, New York. It stands 1,969 feet above sea level. It measures about 34 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It sits higher than most water we list in New York. The closest town, Dolgeville, is 13 miles away. For a city, Albany is 66 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Boyer Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Boyer Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 15°F to 64°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Boyer Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Black Creek Lake is 1.3 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Boyer Lake.