Putnam County · reservoir · 19 acres
Lake Charles
Lake Charles is a reservoir in Putnam 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
Clear
78°
61°
5 mph
3%
Sat
Fog
81°
64°
9 mph
10%
Sun
Overcast
85°
67°
13 mph
24%
↗ 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
- Lost Lake1.3 mi
- Salmons Daily Brook1.8 mi
- Haviland Hollow Brook1.8 mi
- Little Pond1.9 mi
- Brewster Pond1.8 mi
- Putnam Lake1.9 mi
- Bog Brook Reservoir2.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Ice Pond2.2 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.
Lake Charles fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Charles?+
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 Lake Charles?+
Lake Charles is a reservoir in Putnam County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.