Lake Chartreuse Fishing in Hamilton County, New York

• Overview

  Lake Chartreuse is one of the Hamilton County waters in New York. The ground around here is lake country bush. About 14 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It sits higher than most water we list in New York. For supplies, Northville is 17 miles out. For a city, Albany is 62 miles off. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Chartreuse

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Hamilton County include lake trout, brook trout and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Lake Chartreuse where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 15°F to 65°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Lake Chartreuse around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Hamilton Lake, 1.5 miles out. Confirm access to Lake Chartreuse locally before you travel.