Essex County · lake · 62 acres
Rock Pond
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Rock Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
73°
60°
7 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
75°
61°
7 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
78°
62°
6 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 330 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,250 | 4.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,250 | 4.5" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 330 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Little Rock Pond0.3 mistocked Sep 1, 2025
- Clear Pond0.7 mi
- Gooseneck Pond1.0 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Mud Pond1.1 mi
- North Pond0.8 mi
- Lilypad Pond1.1 mi
- Putnam Pond1.3 mi
- Heart Pond1.1 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.
Rock Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rock Pond?+
Rock Pond is stocked with Brook Trout and Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 5, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rock Pond get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Rock Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rock Pond?+
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 Rock Pond?+
Rock Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.