Ulster County · lake · 62 acres
Esopus Lake
Esopus Lake is a lake in Ulster 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
Fog
81°
61°
4 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
7 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
88°
66°
12 mph
31%
→ 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
- Mirror Lake0.7 mi
- Vanderburgh Cove2.1 mi
- Landsman Kill2.2 mi
- Rondout Creek3.0 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Fallsburg Creek2.3 mi
- Louisa Pond3.1 mi
- Indian Kill3.2 mi
- Black Creek3.6 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.
Esopus Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Esopus 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 Esopus Lake?+
Esopus Lake is a lake in Ulster County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.