Franklin County · lake · 18 acres
Bessie Pond
Bessie Pond is a lake in Franklin 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
73°
59°
8 mph
25%
Fri
Fog
76°
58°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
77°
59°
6 mph
5%
↗ 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
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Nellie Pond0.2 mi
- Little Long Pond0.7 mi
- Little Fish Pond0.9 mi
- Lydia Pond1.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Slang Pond1.2 mi
- Clamshell Pond0.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Fish Pond1.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
- Mountain Pond1.5 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.
Bessie Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bessie 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 Bessie Pond?+
Bessie Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.