Fishing Eagles Nest Lake in Hamilton County, New York

• Overview

  Eagles Nest Lake lies within the bounds of Hamilton County, New York. The ground round it is rolling bush. At roughly 15 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Tupper Lake lies 34 miles from the water. Boonville follows at 36 miles, then Lowville at 38 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Eagles Nest Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name lake trout, brook trout and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Eagles Nest Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 13°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Anyone fishing Eagles Nest Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows a ramp about 0.9 miles from the shore. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Bug Lake, 0.3 miles out. Rules at Eagles Nest Lake are worth checking on the day.