Chautauqua County · lake · 4 acres
Clay Pond
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Clay Pond is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 5, 2026. 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
Overcast
84°
56°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
64°
11 mph
30%
Sun
Showers
71°
63°
12 mph
88%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 5 | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 8" | |
| Apr 5 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 320 | 10.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Chadakoin River1.0 mi
- Cassadaga Creek2.8 mistocked Mar 25, 2026
- Dry Brook2.8 mi
- Cass Run3.2 mi
- Stillwater Creek4.7 mi
- Mud Creek3.6 mi
- Frews Run4.9 mi
- Kiantone Creek6.7 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.
Clay Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clay Pond?+
Clay Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chautauqua County, New York, most recently on Apr 5, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Clay Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Clay Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Clay 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 Clay Pond?+
Clay Pond is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.