Essex County · lake · 24 acres
Harkness Lake
Harkness 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
74°
57°
7 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
76°
59°
5 mph
13%
Sun
Showers
66°
63°
7 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
- Cheney Pond1.1 mi
- Santanoni Brook1.3 mi
- Sanford Lake1.6 mi
- Lake Andrew1.6 mi
- Henderson Lake2.0 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Lake Jimmy1.7 mi
- Calamity Brook2.2 mi
- Indian Pass Brook2.2 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.
Harkness Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Harkness 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 Harkness Lake?+
Harkness Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.