Rockland County · reservoir · 211 acres
Lake Welch
Lake Welch is a reservoir in Rockland 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
Overcast
77°
64°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
67°
8 mph
15%
Sun
Overcast
84°
65°
12 mph
36%
↗ 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
- Second Reservoir1.4 mi
- First Reservoir1.4 mi
- Third Reservoir1.6 mi
- Upper Pound Swamp1.5 mi
- Lake Askoti1.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Lake Skannatati1.7 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Spring Pond1.6 mi
- Breakneck Pond2.0 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 Welch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Welch?+
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 Welch?+
Lake Welch is a reservoir in Rockland County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.