Essex County · reservoir · 385 acres
Rich Lake
Rich Lake is a reservoir in Essex 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
Fog
76°
60°
6 mph
10%
Sat
Rain
78°
57°
10 mph
6%
Sun
Showers
67°
62°
6 mph
69%
→ 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
- Boundary Pond0.6 mi
- Lodo Pond0.7 mi
- Military Lake0.9 mi
- Military Pond1.0 mi
- Fishing Brook1.0 mi
- Adjidaumo Flow1.6 mi
- Belden Lake1.5 mi
- Goodnow Pond2.1 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.
Rich Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rich 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 Rich Lake?+
Rich Lake is a reservoir in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.