Albany County · lake · 131 acres
Thompsons Lake
Stocked 10× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Thompsons Lake is a lake in Albany County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Rain
71°
60°
9 mph
42%
Fri
Overcast
76°
63°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
81°
65°
8 mph
22%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 2,340 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 540 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 9.4" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,370 | 6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 9.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 550 | 0" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 | 4" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 510 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9.1" | |
When does Thompsons Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Warners Lake2.5 mi
- Altamont Reservoir3.0 mi
- Helderberg Lake3.7 mi
- Wolf Creek5.5 mi
- Black Creek5.5 mi
- Bozen Kill6.2 mi
- Beaverdam Creek5.1 mi
- Watervliet Reservoir6.0 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.
Thompsons Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Thompsons Lake?+
Thompsons Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Albany County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Thompsons Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2023, stocking at Thompsons Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Thompsons 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 Thompsons Lake?+
Thompsons Lake is a lake in Albany County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.