Essex County · lake · 26 acres
Upper Cascade Lake
Stocked 5× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Upper Cascade Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. 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
Overcast
71°
58°
7 mph
37%
Fri
Fog
74°
58°
7 mph
21%
Sat
Overcast
76°
61°
6 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 250 | 7" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 1 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 4" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 300 | 8" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lower Cascade Lake0.5 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Mud Pond1.0 mi
- Round Lake1.3 mi
- Little Meadows2.0 mi
- Johns Brook4.5 mi
- South Meadow Brook4.2 mistocked May 11, 2026
- Marcy Brook4.2 mi
- Holcomb Pond5.2 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.
Upper Cascade Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Cascade Lake?+
Upper Cascade Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Upper Cascade Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2023, stocking at Upper Cascade Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Cascade 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 Upper Cascade Lake?+
Upper Cascade Lake is a lake in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.