Ulster County · lake · 20 acres
Balsam Lake
Balsam Lake is a lake in Ulster 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
Overcast
72°
59°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
73°
60°
8 mph
23%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
60°
11 mph
57%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Vly Pond1.3 mi
- Beecher Lake1.8 mi
- Tunis Pond2.2 mi
- Furlough Lake3.5 mi
- Forest Lake3.5 mi
- Alder Lake4.0 mi
- Sand Pond5.0 mi
- Fall Brook5.7 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.
Balsam Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Balsam 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 Balsam Lake?+
Balsam Lake is a lake in Ulster County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.