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Lake · Inlet, Herkimer, New York

Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain)

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Location Snapshot

Fourth Lake in the Fulton Chain is an Adirondack lake fishery with rocky shoreline, islands, deep basins, and cool northern water. Lake trout and landlocked salmon are the principal supported targets.

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain).

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Fishery overview

Lake trout are primary and stocked in Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain) at Inlet. Landlocked salmon are common and stocked. It covers 2,137 acres and reaches 85 feet.

Target species

  • Lake Trout

    Salvelinus namaycush

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

  • Landlocked Salmon

    Salmo salar

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

Lake trout and landlocked salmon are stocked in Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain).

  • Lake Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

  • Landlocked Salmon

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
  • Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Inlet, Herkimer, New York

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Lake Details

Town

Inlet

County

Herkimer

Management Category

Coldwater lake

Regulation Scope

Fourth Lake, Fulton Chain.

Regulation Summary

NYSDEC Adirondack / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 6 seasons and limits.

Surface Area

2137 acres

Maximum Depth

85 ft

Average Depth

33.5 ft

Target Species

Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass

Public Access

Public

Boat Launch

Available

Shore Fishing

Available