Essex County · lake · 540 acres
Elk Lake
Elk Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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
73°
59°
7 mph
20%
Sat
Overcast
76°
62°
5 mph
13%
Sun
Showers
70°
61°
4 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- East Inlet0.6 mi
- Nellie Brook1.0 mi
- West Inlet1.3 mi
- Clear Pond2.4 mi
- Lillian Brook2.4 mi
- Dix Pond2.5 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Stillwater Inlet3.4 mi
- Shanty Brook4.0 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.
Elk Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk 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 Elk Lake?+
Elk Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.