Tioga County · lake · 30 acres
Empire Lake
Empire Lake is a lake in Tioga 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
Mostly clear
80°
61°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
63°
10 mph
6%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
64°
13 mph
72%
→ 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
- Hill Top Lake2.0 mi
- Lake Diana2.7 mi
- South Branch Catatonk Creek3.1 mi
- Sulphur Springs Creek3.1 mi
- Chambers Creek2.8 mi
- Dean Creek3.0 mi
- Evelin Hill Creek4.0 mi
- Zorn Pond4.1 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.
Empire Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Empire 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 Empire Lake?+
Empire Lake is a lake in Tioga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.