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Notable lake · Hamilton, New York

Chub Lake

Chub Lake is a lake in Hamilton, New York.

Chub Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Chub Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Chub Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.82921, -74.78490. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chub Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Chub Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Chub Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Chub Lake?

    Nearby: Chub Lake (lake, 0 km), Russian Lake (lake, 3 km), Queer Lake (lake, 3 km), Pigeon Lake Wilderness (lake, 3 km), Pigeon Lake Wilderness Area (lake, 5 km), Shallow Lake (lake, 5 km).

    Is Chub Lake worth visiting?

    Chub Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.