Tompkins County · swamp
Bear Swamp
Bear Swamp is a swamp in Tompkins 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
78°
60°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
10 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
71°
64°
13 mph
75%
→ 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
- Mill Creek5.2 mi
- Virgil Creek5.5 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
- Hemlock Creek6.3 mi
- Locke Creek5.4 mi
- Beebe Lake8.5 mi
- Salmon Creek6.7 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Egypt Creek7.4 mi
- Beaver Creek7.0 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 Swamp fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Swamp?+
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 Swamp?+
Bear Swamp is a swamp in Tompkins County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.