Essex County · lake · 281 acres
Henderson Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Henderson Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on Sep 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; 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
73°
59°
7 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
75°
59°
9 mph
17%
Sat
Overcast
77°
60°
5 mph
37%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 860 | 6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 720 | 6" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Santanoni Brook0.6 mi
- Calamity Brook0.6 mi
- Indian Pass Brook0.6 mi
- Lake Jimmy1.5 mi
- Harkness Lake2.0 mi
- Lake Sally2.2 mi
- Hunter Pond2.4 mi
- Upper Pond2.6 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.
Henderson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Henderson Lake?+
Henderson Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Sep 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Henderson Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Henderson Lake peaks in April and September. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Henderson 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 Henderson Lake?+
Henderson Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Sep 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.