Essex County · lake · 162 acres
Crane Pond
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Crane Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Drizzle
76°
61°
6 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
79°
62°
7 mph
26%
Sat
Overcast
83°
63°
5 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,560 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,580 | 8.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 470 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 390 | 6.7" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,580 | 8.1" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Oxshoe Pond0.6 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Pyramid Lake1.0 mi
- Glidden Marsh1.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Alder Pond0.8 mi
- Burge Pond0.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Crab Pond1.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Horseshoe Pond1.2 mi
- Goose Pond1.5 mistocked Apr 1, 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.
Crane Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Crane Pond?+
Crane Pond is stocked with Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Crane Pond get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Crane Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Crane 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 Crane Pond?+
Crane Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.