Essex County · lake · 10 acres
Avalanche Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Avalanche Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
Rain
66°
54°
7 mph
36%
Fri
Fog
69°
55°
8 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
71°
59°
9 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 400 | 4.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Colden0.9 mi
- Lake Arnold1.2 mi
- Livingston Pond1.9 mi
- Flowed Lands1.8 mi
- Calamity Pond2.2 mi
- Lake Tear of the Clouds2.4 mi
- Moss Pond2.8 mi
- Heart Lake3.4 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.
Avalanche Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Avalanche Lake?+
Avalanche Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Avalanche 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 Avalanche Lake?+
Avalanche Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.