Franklin County · lake · 9 acres
Drain Pond
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Drain Pond is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with 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
Overcast
75°
58°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
78°
61°
7 mph
6%
Sun
Rain
66°
62°
8 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 160 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Papoose Lake1.0 mi
- Indian Lake1.1 mi
- Mountain View Lake2.2 mi
- Ingraham Pond2.3 mi
- Deerfly Pond2.8 mi
- Ragged Lake Outlet2.9 mi
- Duck Pond2.9 mi
- Owls Head Pond2.3 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.
Drain Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Drain Pond?+
Drain Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Drain 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 Drain Pond?+
Drain Pond is a lake in Franklin 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.