Rockland County · lake · 29 acres
Hessian Lake
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Hessian Lake is a lake in Rockland County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Apr 18, 2026. 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
Overcast
81°
64°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
84°
67°
7 mph
10%
Sun
Overcast
87°
68°
12 mph
30%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 720 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 120 | 12" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 11.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 710 | 7.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 730 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Popolopen Creek0.5 mi
- Roe Pond0.6 mi
- Brooks Lake1.0 mi
- Garrison Pond1.3 mi
- Broccy Creek Reservoir1.5 mi
- Weyants Pond1.8 mi
- Cranberry Pond2.4 mi
- Queensboro Lake2.0 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.
Hessian Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hessian Lake?+
Hessian Lake is stocked with Brown Trout in Rockland County, New York, most recently on Apr 18, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hessian Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Hessian Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hessian 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 Hessian Lake?+
Hessian Lake is a lake in Rockland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.