Essex County · lake · 25 acres
Vanderwhacker Pond
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Vanderwhacker Pond is a lake in Essex County, New York, stocked with Brown 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
Drizzle
72°
58°
8 mph
34%
Fri
Overcast
74°
57°
9 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
80°
58°
6 mph
39%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.4" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 8.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Trout Pond1.6 mi
- Cheney Pond2.1 mi
- Perch Pond2.4 mi
- Perch Brook2.6 mi
- Lester Flow3.4 mi
- Hyslop Pond3.6 mi
- Wolf Pond3.6 mi
- Opalescent River4.9 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.
Vanderwhacker Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Vanderwhacker Pond?+
Vanderwhacker Pond is stocked with Brown Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Vanderwhacker Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Vanderwhacker Pond peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Vanderwhacker 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 Vanderwhacker Pond?+
Vanderwhacker Pond is a lake in Essex 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.