Rock Lake, Hamilton County Fishing
A 213-acre New York lake in Hamilton County.
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Say hello to Rock Lake, Hamilton County
On the NHD layer, Rock Lake, Hamilton County spreads across about 213 acres in Hamilton County. The nearest village or town on the Census list is Long Lake, around 11 miles off. It is a Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain water in DEC terms.
Its DEC roster includes brook trout.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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DEC lists, records and stocking rows place these fish in Rock Lake, Hamilton County.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Getting on the water at Rock Lake, Hamilton County
No boat access for Rock Lake, Hamilton County is on file with DEC; nearby options are below.
Nearby ramps if Rock Lake, Hamilton County is busy
- Public Launch on Lake DurantLake Durant, 5 miles west
- Byron ParkLake Adirondack, 5 miles southeast
- Public Launch on Indian River near North CreekIndian River, 6 miles east
- Public Launch on Lake AbanakeeLake Abanakee, 6 miles southeast
- Public Launch on South PondSouth Pond, 8 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Raquette River near Long LakeRaquette River, 10 miles northwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Sizes and bag limits at Rock Lake, Hamilton County
| 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 |
The rows above repeat the statewide DEC table that applies at Rock Lake, Hamilton County.
Rules written only for Rock Lake, Hamilton County
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout | No harvest; Catch and release only | Apr 1 – Oct 15 | Hamilton County |
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.
Stocking tallies for Rock Lake, Hamilton County
The DEC lists carry 2 stocking entries for Rock Lake, Hamilton County between 2023 and 2024, led by brook trout.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brook Trout | stocked | 1 | 200 | 4 in |
| 2023 | Brook Trout | stocked | 1 | 200 | 4 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
How Rock Lake, Hamilton County compares locally
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Lake, Hamilton County | 213 | 0 | 1 | yes | |
| Unknown Pond | 3 miles east | 37 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Sprague Pond | 3 miles southwest | 58 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Lake Durant | 4 miles west | 365 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Stephens Pond | 4 miles west | 83 | 0 | 1 | yes |
| Bullhead Pond, Hamilton County | 5 miles east | 18 | 0 | 2 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The Rock Lake, Hamilton County neighborhood
Neighboring lakes of Rock Lake, Hamilton County
- Unknown Pond3 miles east
- Sprague Pond3 miles southwest
- Lake Durant4 miles west
- Stephens Pond4 miles west
- Bullhead Pond, Hamilton County5 miles east
Bait and tackle stops for Rock Lake, Hamilton County
- Long Lake State Boat Launchmarina, Hamilton, 11 miles
- Cloud-Splitter Outfitterssporting goods store, Newcomb, 14 miles
- Burke's Marinamarina, Raquette Lake, 14 miles
- Fourth Lake Boat Launchmarina, Hamilton, 24 miles
Captains and guides near Rock Lake, Hamilton County
- Adirondack Mountain Outfittersfishing guide, Adirondack, Indian Lake
- Algonquin Guides, Ltd.fishing guide, Wells
Overnight options close to Rock Lake, Hamilton County
- Tupper Lake28 miles
- Saranac Lake36 miles
- Warrensburg36 miles
Rock Lake, Hamilton County and the counties it spans
- Hamilton Countycounty seat Lake Pleasant
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Photographs of the species found at Rock Lake, Hamilton County
Photo: Photo by and (C)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: Tommy Andriollo, CC BY 4.0
Photo: hug_78, CC BY 2.0
Trip questions for Rock Lake, Hamilton County
How do I locate Rock Lake, Hamilton County on a New York map?
The state map puts it in Hamilton County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 11 miles from Long Lake.
How large is Rock Lake, Hamilton County on New York maps?
About 213 acres on the NHD outline.
Where is the public launch at Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
DEC shows no launch here; use one nearby.
Which fish turn up in DEC files for Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
Fish to hope for: brook trout.
What goes home in the cooler from Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. The DEC region page adds rules for it.
Is a New York license required at Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
Which hatchery fish go into Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
Yes, 2 releases, most recently 2024.
Which shop on the list is nearest Rock Lake, Hamilton County?
Long Lake State Boat Launch, about 11 miles off.
Save a date for Rock Lake, Hamilton County
Fees, seasons and every DEC table are on the license page.