Natural lake

Raquette Lake

Hamilton County, New York

4,925-acre Adirondack lake in the Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County (DEC contour map). DEC lists lake trout, lake whitefish, smallmouth bass and yellow perch; DEC's lake trout work reports 2 fish per day with a 21-inch minimum.

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Surface area4,925 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Lake Trout●●●○○

Adirondack strain, stocked yearlings

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Landlocked Salmon●○○○○

Rare

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Golden Beach Campground and Day Use AreaPublic
Hand launch only (no trailer launch), parking for about 50 cars and trailersDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Raquette Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you fish.

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Local tips

Mean depth is about 44 ft; target lake trout in deeper water.
Lake trout special rule: 2 per day, 21-inch minimum.
Ice fishing is permitted.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.