Essex County · bay
Willsboro Bay
1 stocking on record · NYSDEC
Willsboro Bay is a bay in Essex County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 2023. 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
78°
65°
9 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
81°
66°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
67°
8 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 14" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hadley Pond2.0 mi
- Highlands Forge Lake2.2 mi
- Florence Pond2.5 mi
- Long Pond3.5 mi
- Little Trout Brook4.2 mi
- Keenan Pond3.5 mi
- Boquet River5.1 mistocked May 4, 2026
- North Branch Boquet River6.1 mistocked Apr 1, 2024
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.
Willsboro Bay fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Willsboro Bay?+
Willsboro Bay is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Essex County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2023 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Willsboro Bay?+
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 Willsboro Bay?+
Willsboro Bay is a bay in Essex County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.