Essex County · lake · 32 acres
Palmer Pond
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Palmer Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. 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
Drizzle
77°
61°
7 mph
40%
Fri
Overcast
79°
62°
5 mph
23%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
6 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 11" | |
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 brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- The Branch0.5 mi
- Big Marsh Pond2.2 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Proctor Pond2.2 mi
- Black Brook2.8 mi
- Niagara Brook2.3 mi
- Carey Marsh3.3 mi
- Little Marsh Pond2.9 mi
- Stevens Pond2.7 mistocked May 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.
Palmer Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Palmer Pond?+
Palmer Pond is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Palmer Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Palmer Pond peaks in April and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Palmer Pond?+
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 Palmer Pond?+
Palmer Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.