Jefferson County · lake · 168 acres
Payne Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Payne Lake is a lake in Jefferson County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Walleye — most recently on May 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
Showers
79°
64°
8 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
82°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
67°
7 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 550 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 462,000 | 0.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Sherman Lake1.2 mi
- Vrooman Creek1.4 mi
- Muskellunge Lake2.6 mi
- Yellow Lake3.7 mi
- Hawkins Creek4.4 mi
- Lake of the Woods4.6 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Grass Lake5.3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Red Lake4.6 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.
Payne Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Payne Lake?+
Payne Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Walleye in Jefferson County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
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 Jefferson County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.