Orange County · lake · 14 acres
Barnes Lake
Barnes Lake is a lake 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
Drizzle
78°
63°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
81°
67°
8 mph
15%
Sun
Overcast
82°
64°
12 mph
32%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Te-Ata0.4 mi
- Lake Massawippa0.4 mi
- Lower Twin Lake0.6 mi
- Upper Twin Lake1.0 mi
- Lake Georgina1.2 mi
- Bull Pond1.2 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Frederick1.3 mi
- Summit Lake1.3 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.
Barnes Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barnes 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 Barnes Lake?+
Barnes Lake is a lake in Orange County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.