Essex County · lake · 935 acres
Paradox Lake
Stocked 9× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Paradox Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Lake 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
Drizzle
77°
62°
5 mph
36%
Fri
Rain
78°
61°
7 mph
25%
Sat
Overcast
81°
62°
6 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,510 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,590 | 10" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 520 | 7.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,560 | 8.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,610 | 6.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 130 | 18" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 7.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,350 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,560 | 8" | |
When does Paradox Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Carey Marsh1.8 mi
- Peaked Hill Pond2.0 mi
- Alder Creek2.4 mi
- Platt Brook2.1 mi
- Wilcox Pond3.0 mi
- Cotters Pond2.3 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Gull Pond3.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Goose Pond3.3 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
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.
Paradox Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Paradox Lake?+
Paradox Lake is stocked with Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon 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 Paradox Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Paradox Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Paradox 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 Paradox Lake?+
Paradox 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.