Chemung County · lake · 12 acres
Eldridge Lake
Stocked 9× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Eldridge Lake is a lake in Chemung County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and 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
Overcast
74°
64°
13 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
11 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 14.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 9.5" | |
When does Eldridge Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Weyer Pond0.9 mi
- Latta Brook2.2 mi
- Hoffman Brook2.2 mi
- Elmira Reservoir1.7 mi
- Foster Pond2.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Newtown Creek2.7 mi
- Miller Pond3.2 mi
- North Branch Newtown Creek5.1 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.
Eldridge Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Eldridge Lake?+
Eldridge Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chemung County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Eldridge Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Eldridge Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Eldridge 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 Eldridge Lake?+
Eldridge Lake is a lake in Chemung 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.