Essex County · lake · 18 acres
Bear Pond
Stocked 8× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Bear Pond 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
Drizzle
73°
60°
7 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
74°
61°
7 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
6 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 4.4" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,800 | 4.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,800 | 4.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 1,400 | 4.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 3.9" | |
When does Bear Pond get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in September.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Otter Pond0.6 mi
- Heart Pond1.0 mi
- Eagle Lake1.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- North Pond1.4 mi
- Little Rock Pond1.3 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Rock Pond1.5 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Gooseneck Pond1.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Clear Pond2.0 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.
Bear Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bear Pond?+
Bear Pond 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.
When does Bear Pond get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2024, stocking at Bear Pond peaks in September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bear Pond?+
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 Bear Pond?+
Bear Pond 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.