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South Pond, Hamilton County Fishing
A 432-acre New York pond in Hamilton County.
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Hamilton County
Say hello to South Pond, Hamilton County
On the NHD layer, South Pond, Hamilton County spreads across about 432 acres in Hamilton County. The nearest village or town on the Census list is Long Lake, around 4 miles off. It is a Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain water in DEC terms.
Its DEC roster includes brook trout and lake trout. 1 mapped launch put boats on it.
432acres
1launches
2species on file
1counties
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Species to target at South Pond, Hamilton County
DEC lists, records and stocking rows place these fish in South Pond, Hamilton County.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
Getting on the water at South Pond, Hamilton County
- Public Launch on South Pondhand launch; managed by DEC
Nearby ramps if South Pond, Hamilton County is busy
- Public Launch on Raquette River near Long LakeRaquette River, 3 miles west
- Lake Eaton Campground & Day Use AreaLake Eaton, 5 miles north
- Public Launch on Lake DurantLake Durant, 5 miles south
- Public Launch on Forked LakeForked Lake, 7 miles west
- Golden Beach Campground & Day Use AreaRaquette Lake, 10 miles southwest
- Public Launch on Little Tupper LakeLittle Tupper Lake, 11 miles northwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
Sizes and bag limits at South Pond, 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 South Pond, Hamilton County.
Rules written only for South Pond, Hamilton County
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Trout | 2; minimum 21" | All year | 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
Stocking tallies for South Pond, Hamilton County
The DEC lists carry 8 stocking entries for South Pond, Hamilton County between 2023 and 2025, led by brook trout.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brook Trout | stocked | 2 | 2,400 | 4 in, 4.1 in |
| 2025 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 1,450 | 7 in |
| 2024 | Brook Trout | stocked | 2 | 2,400 | 3.9 in, 4.1 in |
| 2024 | Lake Trout | stocked | 1 | 1,220 | 6.7 in |
| 2023 | Brook Trout | stocked | 2 | 1,400 | 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.
Compare
How South Pond, Hamilton County compares locally
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pond, Hamilton County | 432 | 1 | 2 | yes | |
| Blue Mountain Lake | 4 miles south | 1,259 | 0 | 2 | yes |
| Lake Eaton, Hamilton County | 4 miles north | 574 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Lake Durant | 5 miles southeast | 365 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Forked Lake | 6 miles west | 894 | 1 | 2 | |
| Stephens Pond | 7 miles south | 83 | 0 | 1 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
The South Pond, Hamilton County neighborhood
Neighboring lakes of South Pond, Hamilton County
- Blue Mountain Lake4 miles south
- Lake Eaton, Hamilton County4 miles north
- Lake Durant5 miles southeast
- Forked Lake6 miles west
- Stephens Pond7 miles south
Bait and tackle stops for South Pond, Hamilton County
- Long Lake State Boat Launchmarina, Hamilton, 5 miles
- Burke's Marinamarina, Raquette Lake, 11 miles
- Cloud-Splitter Outfitterssporting goods store, Newcomb, 16 miles
- Tupper Lake Boat Launchmarina, Franklin, 19 miles
- Raquette River Outfitterssporting goods store, Franklin, 19 miles
- Fourth Lake Boat Launchmarina, Hamilton, 20 miles
Captains and guides near South Pond, Hamilton County
- Adirondack Mountain Outfittersfishing guide, Adirondack, Indian Lake
- Algonquin Guides, Ltd.fishing guide, Wells
Overnight options close to South Pond, Hamilton County
- Tupper Lake22 miles
- Saranac Lake33 miles
- Lake Placid34 miles
South Pond, Hamilton County and the counties it spans
- Hamilton Countycounty seat Lake Pleasant
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Fish ID
Photographs of the species found at South Pond, Hamilton County
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Answers
Trip questions for South Pond, Hamilton County
How do I locate South Pond, Hamilton County on a New York map?
The state map puts it in Hamilton County, DEC Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, about 4 miles from Long Lake.
How large is South Pond, Hamilton County on New York maps?
About 432 acres on the NHD outline.
Where is the public launch at South Pond, Hamilton County?
Yes: 1 mapped launch, including Public Launch on South Pond.
Which fish turn up in DEC files for South Pond, Hamilton County?
Fish to hope for: brook trout and lake trout.
What goes home in the cooler from South Pond, 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 South Pond, 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 South Pond, Hamilton County?
Yes, 8 releases, most recently 2025.
Which shop on the list is nearest South Pond, Hamilton County?
Long Lake State Boat Launch, about 5 miles off.
Save a date for South Pond, Hamilton County
Fees, seasons and every DEC table are on the license page.