Essex County · lake · 13 acres
Ward Pond
Stocked 4× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Ward 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
73°
59°
8 mph
33%
Fri
Overcast
75°
57°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
77°
60°
5 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 140 | 8" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 130 | 8.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Black Pond1.1 mi
- Santanoni Brook1.0 mi
- Newcomb Lake1.1 mi
- Shaw Pond1.8 mi
- Moose Pond2.4 mi
- Beaver Pond2.8 mi
- Harris Lake3.7 mi
- Belden Lake3.8 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.
Ward Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ward Pond?+
Ward 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 Ward Pond get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2023, stocking at Ward Pond peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ward 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 Ward Pond?+
Ward 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.