Lewis County · lake · 18 acres
Payne Lake
Payne Lake is a lake in Lewis 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
78°
60°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
8 mph
7%
Sun
Rain
69°
64°
8 mph
76%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Cleveland Lake0.5 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Hopsicker Pond0.7 mi
- Beaver Meadow Creek1.0 mi
- Evies Pond1.4 mi
- Burnt Creek1.3 mi
- The Inlet1.8 mi
- Beach Millpond1.6 mi
- Long Lake1.6 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.
Payne Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Payne 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 Payne Lake?+
Payne Lake is a lake in Lewis County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.