Essex County · lake · 403 acres
Essex Chain Lakes
Essex Chain Lakes 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
Fog
76°
57°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
79°
58°
5 mph
6%
Sun
Showers
67°
62°
6 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
- Third Lake0.2 mi
- Mud Pond0.5 mi
- Fourth Lake0.6 mi
- Jackson Pond0.7 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Fifth Lake1.0 mi
- Second Lake1.0 mi
- Deer Pond1.0 mi
- Eighth Lake1.3 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.
Essex Chain Lakes fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Essex Chain Lakes?+
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 Essex Chain Lakes?+
Essex Chain Lakes is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.