Fishing lakes in Essex County
104 lakes on record in Essex County, New York. Brown Trout is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Chapel Pond. Minerva, Schroon Lake, Ticonderoga, Lake Placid, Newcomb, North Hudson, North Elba, Au Sable Forks, Saranac Lake, Westport, and Willsboro each have at least 2 lakes on this list as their nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- October 2025
- Chapel Pond
- Lakes
- 104
- Plants
- 3,068
- Species stocked
- 8
Lakes in Essex County
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Fishing near Minerva
Stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout.
Fishing near Schroon Lake
Stocked with Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout, plus 2 more.
Shore access at 2 lakes.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Pond | 27 plants | September 2025 | |
| Gull Pond | 15 plants | September 2025 | |
| Oxshoe Pond | 16 plants | September 2025 | |
| Crane Pond | 25 plants | April 2025 | |
| Goose Pond | 37 plants | April 2025 | |
| Oliver Pond | 15 plants | April 2025 |
Fishing near Ticonderoga
Stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Walleye.
Shore access at 2 lakes. A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Ocean | 15 plants | September 2025 | |
| Rock Pond | 15 plants | September 2025 | |
| La Chute | 80 plants | April 2025 | |
| Putnam Pond | 5 plants | June 2021 | |
| Chilson Brook | 9 plants | April 2019 |
Fishing near Lake Placid
Stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout, plus 2 more.
Shore access at 1 lake. A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | 60 plants | June 2025 | |
| Mirror Lake | 46 plants | May 2025 | |
| Chubb River | 46 plants | April 2025 | |
| Owen Pond | 14 plants | April 2025 |
Fishing near Newcomb
Stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout.
Shore access at 1 lake. A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pond | 4 plants | September 2025 | |
| Henderson Lake | 27 plants | September 2025 | |
| Jackson Pond | 12 plants | September 2025 | |
| Rich Lake | 4 plants | June 2014 |
Fishing near North Hudson
Stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
Shore access at 2 lakes.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake | 24 plants | September 2025 | |
| Hatch Pond | 15 plants | September 2025 | |
| Deadwater Pond | 16 plants | May 2025 | |
| Courtney Pond | 40 plants | April 2025 |
Fishing near North Elba
Stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Splake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connery Pond | 30 plants | May 2025 | |
| South Meadow Brook | 13 plants | May 2025 | |
| Tom Peck Pond | 14 plants | April 2025 |
Fishing near Au Sable Forks
Stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
Shore access at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Ausable River | 155 plants | May 2025 | |
| West Branch Ausable River | 528 plants | May 2025 |
Fishing near Saranac Lake
Stocked with Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
Shore access at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Pond | 14 plants | May 2025 | |
| Ray Brook | 33 plants | April 2024 |
Fishing near Westport
Stocked with Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisington Brook | 14 plants | March 2024 | |
| Lake Champlain | 43 plants | May 2023 |
Fishing near Willsboro
Stocked with Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
Shore access at 2 lakes.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boquet River | 158 plants | May 2025 | |
| North Branch Boquet River | 82 plants | April 2024 |
Other lakes in Essex County
Species stocked in Essex County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 1,221 | 40 |
| Brook Trout | 1,172 | 75 |
| Rainbow Trout | 509 | 20 |
| Lake Trout | 66 | 7 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 63 | 8 |
| Splake | 28 | 2 |
| Walleye | 5 | 1 |
| Tiger Muskie | 4 | 1 |
Other counties in New York
Common questions
Which lakes are in Essex County?
104 lakes in Essex County, New York.
What fish are stocked most in Essex County?
Brown Trout is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Chapel Pond.