Orange County · reservoir · 14 acres
Art Fords Lake
Art Fords Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
83°
65°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
10 mph
20%
Sun
Overcast
86°
64°
13 mph
42%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lockenhurst Pond0.9 mi
- Willow Lake2.3 mi
- Indigot Creek3.0 mi
- Catlin Creek2.9 mi
- Rutgers Creek3.0 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Lake Arkin3.0 mi
- Elm Lake4.3 mi
- Pochuck Creek3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Art Fords Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Art Fords Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Art Fords Lake?+
Art Fords Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.