Lake · Inlet, Herkimer, New York
Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain)
Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain)
Lake · New York
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Fourth Lake (Fulton Chain).
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
Coldwater-pinned Fulton Chain lake. Honest public class is Unavailable.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lake trout are a primary Fourth Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Atlantic / landlocked salmon are present on Fourth Lake.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Adirondack chain lake with lake trout and salmon habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Inlet hard-surface ramp; Alger Island hand launch.
Stocking information
DEC manages Fulton Chain trout and salmon. Confirm current official stocking.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Fourth Lake only. Coldwater pin remains.
Hatch Match
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
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
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
Description
Fulton Chain coldwater lake (about 2,137 acres; max 85 ft; mean 33.5 ft). Inlet hard-surface ramp. Ordinary L-C/L-D is prohibited by the existing coldwater lake pin. This record is Fourth Lake only, not the entire Fulton Chain.
