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Indian Lake

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New York, United States

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Yellow perch

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Rainbow trout

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Indian Lake is a lake located in Hamilton County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

43°42′3.8″N 74°18′59″W
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Fishing regulations at Indian Lake, NY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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43°42′3.8″N 74°18′59″W
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FAQ about Indian Lake fishing

Indian Lake is a lake located in Hamilton County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°42′3.8″N 74°18′59″W
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