Fulton Chain of Lakes

First Lake Offers Year-Round Fishing Paradise in Herkimer County's Fulton Chain

First Lake in Herkimer County's Fulton Chain offers year-round fishing opportunities across 636 acres, featuring diverse species including Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and northern pike. The lake's varied depths and seasonal fishing patterns make it accessible to both novice and experienced anglers, with spring and fall focusing on lake trout, summer emphasizing bass fishing, and winter providing ice fishing opportunities.