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Fifth Lake
Fifth 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
Drizzle
74°
58°
8 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
77°
57°
8 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
79°
58°
6 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Fourth Lake0.5 mi
- Eighth Lake0.8 mi
- Sixth Lake0.8 mi
- Jackson Pond1.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Essex Chain Lakes1.0 mi
- Seventh Lake1.0 mi
- Third Lake1.2 mi
- Mud Pond1.3 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.
Fifth Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fifth 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 Fifth Lake?+
Fifth Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.