Washington County · lake · 11 acres
Dead Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Dead Lake is a lake in Washington County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
80°
60°
7 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
6 mph
1%
Sun
Showers
77°
66°
9 mph
39%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 530 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 0" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 540 | 9.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Schoolhouse Lake0.2 mi
- Lake Lauderdale0.6 mi
- Hedges Lake0.7 mi
- Clark Pond1.2 mi
- Flaxmill Brook3.1 mi
- Black Creek3.4 mi
- Whittaker Brook3.3 mi
- White Creek4.1 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.
Dead Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dead Lake?+
Dead Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Washington County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Dead 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 Dead Lake?+
Dead Lake is a lake in Washington County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.