Essex County · lake · 125 acres
Mirror Lake
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Mirror Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Lake 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
75°
56°
6 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
76°
58°
5 mph
5%
Sun
Drizzle
68°
63°
5 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 470 | 6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,360 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 390 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 14" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Echo Lake1.0 mi
- Lake Placid1.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Outlet Brook1.0 mi
- East Lake1.8 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Chubb River2.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Big Cherrypatch Pond1.8 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- West Lake2.7 mi
- Little Cherrypatch 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.
Mirror Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mirror Lake?+
Mirror Lake is stocked with Lake 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 Mirror Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Mirror Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mirror Lake?+
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 Mirror Lake?+
Mirror Lake is a lake 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.