Essex County · reservoir · 1,970 acres
Lake Placid
Stocked 9× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Placid is a reservoir in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout 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
Overcast
72°
58°
6 mph
33%
Fri
Fog
74°
58°
7 mph
19%
Sat
Overcast
80°
58°
5 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,840 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 10.4" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,920 | 9.31" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 13.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 340 | 9.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 330 | 10" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 40 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 8,920 | 10" | |
When does Lake Placid get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
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 rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- East Lake0.5 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Echo Lake0.9 mi
- Mirror Lake1.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- West Lake1.5 mi
- Outlet Brook1.6 mi
- Tom Peck Pond1.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Big Cherrypatch Pond1.9 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Little Cherrypatch Pond1.8 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 Placid fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Placid?+
Lake Placid is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Placid get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Placid peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Placid?+
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 Placid?+
Lake Placid is a reservoir in Essex 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.