Rensselaer County · lake
Ida Lake
Ida Lake is a lake in Rensselaer 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
79°
61°
5 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
11 mph
1%
Sun
Drizzle
88°
70°
12 mph
39%
→ 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
- Smarts Pond0.9 mi
- Burdens Pond1.2 mi
- Poesten Kill1.3 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Wright Lake1.9 mi
- Bradley Lake1.9 mi
- Wynants Kill1.8 mi
- Mohawk River2.9 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Sweet Milk Creek2.4 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.
Ida Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ida 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 Ida Lake?+
Ida Lake is a lake in Rensselaer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.