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Peck Lake Fishing
A 1,418-acre New York lake in Fulton County.
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Fulton County
A first visit to Peck Lake
Measured from its NHD outline, Peck Lake covers roughly 1,418 acres of Fulton County. The DEC record gives Private as owner. About 4 miles separates the water from Caroga Lake. Fisheries staff for Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain look after it.
The DEC species column lists smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike and chain pickerel. Launch type, per DEC: trailer unimproved. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted.
1,418acres
0launches
4species on file
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NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species DEC records at Peck Lake
This fish list for Peck Lake draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Launch ramps serving Peck Lake
No launch on Peck Lake shows in the DEC data, so the closest mapped ones follow.
Ramps in the neighborhood of Peck Lake
- Caroga Lake Campground & Day Use AreaCaroga Lake, 3 miles west
- Public Launch on Pine LakePine Lake, 8 miles northwest
- Public Launch on West Stoner LakeWest Stoner Lake, 12 miles northwest
- Northampton Beach Campground & Day Use AreaGreat Sacandaga Lake, 13 miles northeast
- Public Launch on Mohawk River/Barge Canal near Tribes HillMohawk River/Barge Canal, 13 miles southeast
- Schoharie Crossing State Historic SiteSchoharie Creek, 14 miles southeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
The take-home rules for Peck Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Peck Lake.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Compare
Peck Lake and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck Lake | 1,418 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Canada Lake | 7 miles northwest | 688 | 0 | 7 | yes |
| Woods Lake, Hamilton County | 11 miles northeast | 72 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Good Luck Lake | 11 miles northwest | 96 | 0 | 3 | |
| Dexter Lake, Fulton County | 13 miles northwest | 31 | 0 | 1 | |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | 14 miles northeast | 24,910 | 1 | 8 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Nearby to Peck Lake, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Peck Lake
- Canada Lake7 miles northwest
- Woods Lake, Hamilton County11 miles northeast
- Good Luck Lake11 miles northwest
- Dexter Lake, Fulton County13 miles northwest
- Great Sacandaga Lake14 miles northeast
Tackle sellers serving Peck Lake
- Harnish Outdoor Supplysporting goods store, Gloversville, 4 miles
- Jim's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Fulton, 7 miles
- Doc's Marinamarina, Fulton, 8 miles
- Marinamarina, Fulton, 11 miles
- Broadalbin Boat Launchmarina, Fulton, 12 miles
- Northampton Boatlaunchmarina, Fulton, 13 miles
Home bases for trips to Peck Lake
- Gloversville6 miles
- Johnstown8 miles
- Broadalbin12 miles
Peck Lake across county lines
- Fulton Countycounty seat Johnstown
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Fish ID
The fish of Peck Lake, pictured one by one
Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Answers
What gets asked about Peck Lake
How far is Peck Lake from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Fulton County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 4 miles from Caroga Lake.
What acreage is Peck Lake?
Close to 1,418 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Peck Lake?
Not mapped; nearby launches are listed above.
What might bend the rod at Peck Lake?
Records show smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike and chain pickerel.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Peck Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
Does Peck Lake need a trout stamp?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
How often is Peck Lake stocked?
No DEC stocking is listed for it in 2023 to 2026.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Peck Lake?
Nearest on our list: Harnish Outdoor Supply, 4 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Peck Lake?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Peck Lake on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.