Franklin County · lake · 310 acres
Lake Colby
Stocked 11× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Colby is a lake in Franklin County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — 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
Fog
77°
58°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
78°
59°
5 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
67°
64°
5 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,540 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 25 | 25.5" | |
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 42 | 11.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 147 | 18" | |
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 30 | 26" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,570 | 9" | |
When does Lake Colby get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and November.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Little Colby Pond0.8 mi
- Moody Pond2.0 mi
- Lily Pad Pond2.4 mi
- Kiwassa Lake3.4 mi
- McCauley Pond2.6 mi
- Turtle Pond3.1 mi
- Lake Flower3.4 mi
- Moose Creek2.8 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 Colby fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Colby?+
Lake Colby is stocked with Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Colby get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Colby peaks in April and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Colby?+
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 Colby?+
Lake Colby 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.