Putnam County · lake · 226 acres
Putnam Lake
Putnam Lake is a lake in Putnam 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
Rain
75°
66°
11 mph
62%
Fri
Partly cloudy
79°
63°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
11 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Lost Lake0.9 mi
- Ball Pond0.8 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
- Little Pond1.0 mi
- Merton Mill Pond1.2 mi
- Gerow Millpond1.7 mi
- Corner Pond1.8 mi
- Quaker Brook2.2 mi
- Gerow Brook2.2 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.
Putnam Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Putnam 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 Putnam Lake?+
Putnam Lake is a lake in Putnam County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.