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Sanford Lake
Sanford Lake is a lake 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
74°
57°
6 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
77°
60°
5 mph
15%
Sun
Showers
67°
62°
7 mph
78%
↗ 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
- Cheney Pond1.2 mi
- Harkness Lake1.6 mi
- Lake Sally1.6 mi
- Opalescent River2.0 mi
- Lake Jimmy2.1 mi
- Santanoni Brook2.7 mi
- Lake Andrew2.2 mi
- Calamity Brook3.1 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.
Sanford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Sanford 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 Sanford Lake?+
Sanford Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.