Albany County · reservoir · 4 acres
Buckingham Lake
Buckingham Lake is a reservoir in Albany 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
Fog
79°
62°
4 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
82°
63°
10 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
69°
11 mph
38%
→ 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
- Rensselaer Lake2.7 mi
- Tivoli Lake2.4 mi
- Normans Kill3.7 mi
- Menands Reservoir3.9 mi
- Ann Lee Pond5.1 mi
- Littles Lake4.1 mi
- Stump Pond5.1 mi
- Vly Creek4.5 mistocked Mar 18, 2026
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.
Buckingham Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buckingham 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 Buckingham Lake?+
Buckingham Lake is a reservoir in Albany County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.