Franklin County · lake · 1,108 acres
Lake Clear
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Clear is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on Apr 1, 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
74°
58°
7 mph
27%
Fri
Fog
75°
58°
7 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
80°
56°
5 mph
35%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 8.11" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,240 | 6.45" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 9,600 | 1.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,200 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Saint Germain Pond0.8 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Meadow Pond1.1 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Grass Pond1.6 mi
- Little Clear Pond1.8 mi
- Roiley Pond1.9 mi
- Bog Pond2.7 mi
- Bear Pond2.7 mi
- Upper Saint Regis Lake3.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
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 Clear fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Clear?+
Lake Clear is stocked with Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Clear get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Clear peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Clear?+
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 Clear?+
Lake Clear is a lake in Franklin County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.