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Fishing in Washington County, New York
Seat: Fort Edward. DEC Region 5, Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
- 5lake pages
- 13launches
- 5trout streams
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Washington County, New York
Washington County fishing at a glance
DEC lists Washington County in Region 5, Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain, and the county is governed from Fort Edward. Its land area is 831 square miles and its water 14.7, with 61,302 residents at the 2020 count.
The county holds 5 lakes with pages and 306,443 acres of still water; no lake here outsizes Lake Champlain. Lake trout turn up at 2 county lakes on the DEC lists. Count 13 launch sites: 1 hard-surface ramps, 12 hand launches, the rest unpaved or mixed. DEC manages trout on 5 streams in the county, 46.9 miles of reaches in all, 2 of them with wild trout reaches and 4 stocked. 16 DEC and marine access points serve bank anglers here, 0 piers among them.
5lake pages
13launch sites
5trout streams
22shops and license agents
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC launches, fishing sites and trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
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The Washington County access map
DEC launch and fishing site points, NYS Hydrography lake points; stream pins mark the DEC record points. Checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes ranked by size in Washington County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Champlain | 277,117 | 5 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | lake trout, ll salmon, smallmouth bass |
| Lake George | 28,562 | 2 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | lake trout, ll salmon, smallmouth bass |
| Cossayuna Lake | 675 | 0 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch |
| Lake Lauderdale | 78 | 1 | stocked | |
| Dead Lake | 11 | 1 | stocked |
NYS Hydrography (NHD) lake outlines and acres, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists; retrieved October 2026.
More lakes
Ponds of Washington County without their own guide
The state hydrography layer names 19 further lakes and ponds in Washington County, listed here until more is known.
| Water | Acres | Ice fishing | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadlock Pond | 218 | Fort Ann | |
| Lake Nebo | 124 | Fort Ann | |
| Crossett Pond | 122 | Bolton Landing | |
| Hedges Lake | 117 | Cambridge | |
| Summit Lake, Washington County | 84 | Argyle | |
| Lakes Pond | 74 | Fort Ann | |
| Pine Lake, Washington County | 73 | Whitehall | |
| Copeland Pond | 58 | Fort Ann | |
| Mud Pond, Washington County | 58 | Ticonderoga | |
| Lake Champlain, Washington County | 56 | Whitehall | |
| Barkley Pond | 56 | Argyle | |
| Martins Pond | 52 | North Granville | |
| Billings Marsh | 51 | Whitehall | |
| Fishbrook Pond | 40 | Whitehall | |
| Carter Pond | 17 | Salem | |
| Lapland Pond | 9 | Whitehall | |
| Greenland Pond | 8 | Whitehall | |
| Bumps Pond | 8 | Bolton Landing | |
| Inman Pond | 6 | Bolton Landing |
NYS Hydrography lakes and DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Rivers and creeks across Washington County
- Batten Killstream, Wild-Quality 11.1 mi; Stocked-Extended 6.4 mi; 19,330 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (605.8 acres), 1 launch
- Hudson Riverriver, Stocked 12.8 mi; Stocked-Extended 3.3 mi; 17,740 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (623.2 acres), 31 launchs
- Hoosic Riverriver, Public Fishing Rights (237.8 acres), 2 launchs
- Mettawee Riverriver, Stocked-Extended 9.8 mi; 9,400 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (493.5 acres)
- Indian River, Washington Countyriver, Stocked 3.2 mi; 380 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (224.3 acres)
- Camden Creekstream, Wild-Quality 0.3 mi; Public Fishing Rights (13 acres)
Washington County trout water by DEC category
DEC trout reaches touch 5 streams in Washington County: 2 carry Wild-Quality or Wild-Premier reaches, 4 are stocked and 7 have Public Fishing Rights easements.
Harvest season on inland trout streams is April 1 to October 15; from October 16 to March 31 fish go back and only artificial lures are allowed.
- Unnamed WaterPublic Fishing Rights, near Cambridge
Flow conditions in Washington County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,610 cfs, 21.03 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:45 am |
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 287 cfs, 4.53 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:15 am |
| Mettawee River Near Middle Granville Ny | 51 cfs, 3.25 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:15 am |
| Glens Falls Feeder At Dunham Basin Ny | 1 cfs, 2.13 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
DEC trout stream reaches (dil_water_activities), DEC Public Fishing Rights, DEC stocking lists; reach miles are DEC figures. Retrieved October 2026.
Access
Boat launches across Washington County
- Bradley BeachHudson River, hand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
- Carters Pond Wildlife Management AreaCarters Pond, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Lauderdale ParkLake Lauderdale, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Lock C7 LaunchChamplain Canal, hand launch, parking: 7 spaces (dec park field)
- Lock C9 LaunchChamplain Canal, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Martindale Boat Basin ParkGlens Falls Feeder Canal, hand launch, parking: 8 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Batten KillBatten Kill, hand launch
- Public Launch on Champlain Canal near Fort Ann (north)Champlain Canal, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Champlain Canal near Fort Ann (south)Champlain Canal, hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Champlain Canal near Fort EdwardChamplain Canal, hand launch, parking: 12 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Champlain Canal near SchuylervilleChamplain Canal, hand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Champlain Canal near WhitehallChamplain Canal, hard surface ramp, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Dead LakeDead Lake, hand launch, parking: 3 spaces (dec park field)
Washington County shore access points (16)
- Batten Kill fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Batten Kill
- Batten Kill fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Batten Kill
- Batten Kill fishing access parking 3angler parking area (public fishing rights), Batten Kill
- Batten Kill fishing access parking 4angler parking area (public fishing rights), Batten Kill
- Batten Kill fishing access parking 5angler parking area (public fishing rights), Batten Kill
- Indian River fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Indian River
- Indian River fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Indian River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 3angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 4angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 5angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 6angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 7angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Mettawee River fishing access parking 8angler parking area (public fishing rights), Mettawee River
- Unnamed Water fishing access parkingangler parking area (public fishing rights), Unnamed Water
DEC boat launches and fishing sites (dil_water_activities), DEC Boat Launch Sites and marine access layers, NYS Parks launches; retrieved October 2026.
Stocking and records
Records and stocking across Washington County
In 2025, DEC stocked 61,650 fish in Washington County, the largest share brown trout, on 11 waters.
Hatchery fish for Washington County, 2025
| Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 42,340 |
| Rainbow Trout | 17,960 |
| Brook Trout | 1,350 |
Planned 2026 trout stockings, Washington County
| When | Water | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April – fourth week 2026 | Mettawee River | Brown Trout | 260 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – fourth week 2026 | Mettawee River | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – second week 2026 | Mettawee River | Brown Trout | 260 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – second week 2026 | Mettawee River | Rainbow Trout | 2,090 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 400 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 3,250 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 130 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 1,060 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Indian River | Brown Trout | 40 | 12 -15 inches |
| April – third week 2026 | Indian River | Brown Trout | 340 | 9 – 10 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 390 | 12 -15 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 3,250 | 9 – 10 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 130 | 12 -15 inches |
| June – first week 2026 | Batten Kill | Brown Trout | 1,060 | 9 – 10 inches |
DEC state records landed in Washington County
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco (Lake Herring) | 5 lb. 7 oz. | Lake Lauderdale | 1990 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) and Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov), DEC state record fish table as of December 10, 2025; retrieved October 2026.
Regulations
Waters in Washington County off the statewide table
The statewide inland table below applies across Washington County except where DEC prints a county rule.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Waters of Washington County with their own rules (4)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| All waters inhabited by trout (except those listed as permitted) | Ice fishing |
| Dead Lake | Ice fishing |
| Hudson River (Troy Dam upstream to Bakers Falls, Village of Hudson Falls, and tributaries to the first fish-impassable barrier) | All species, All year, limit none kept, Catch and release only |
| Lake George | Atlantic Salmon, All year, limit 2, 18"; Lake Trout, All year, limit 2, 23"; Smelt, May 16 – Mar 31, limit 25 |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages): statewide seasons, sizes and limits and the Region 5 special regulations page (https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations/region-5-special-fishing), checked against DEC on October 25, 2026; rules are summarized, check DEC before keeping fish.
Tournaments
Fishing events on Washington County water
5 published events touch county water, 2 of them upcoming.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2027 | LCI Father's Day Derby (2027) | Lake Champlain | Lake Champlain International |
| July 29, 2027 | MLF Toyota Series Northern Division at Lake Champlain (2027) | Lake Champlain | Major League Fishing |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | MLF Toyota Series Northern Division at Lake Champlain (2026) | Lake Champlain | Major League Fishing |
| June 20, 2026 | LCI Father's Day Derby (2026) | Lake Champlain | Lake Champlain International |
| 2026, date not printed | SPRO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain (2026) | Lake Champlain | B.A.S.S. |
Organizer schedule and results pages (DEC issues tournament permits but posts no calendar), checked October 2026.
Local help
Tackle and guide services in Washington County
Where anglers shop in Washington County
- Cossayuna Lake Waterway Accessmarina
- Fort Edward Yacht Basinmarina
- Mattison's Sport Shopsporting goods store, Whitehall
- Whitehall Marinamarina
Washington County DEC license agents (18)
- Town of Argyle41 Main Street, Argyle
- Town of Cambridge846 County Route 59, Cambridge
- Town of Jackson2355 State Route 22, Cambridge
- Town of White Creek28 Mountain View Drive, Cambridge
- Town of Dresden1 Lillian's Way, Clemons
- Town of Fort Ann80 George Street, Fort Ann
- Town of Fort Edward118 Broadway, Fort Edward
- Kellys Guns and Ammo24 Old Castle Road, Granville
- Town of Granville14 East Main Street, Granville
- Town of Easton1071 State Route 40, Greenwich
- Town of Greenwich2 Academy Street, Greenwich
- Town of Hampton2629 State Route 22a, Hampton
OpenStreetMap shop features, DEC Active Sporting License Issuing Agents and DEC Guides Currently Licensed (data.ny.gov, county field), retrieved October 2026.
Nearby
A few miles from Washington County
Town pages inside Washington County
- Hudson Fallspop. 7,427
- Fort Edwardpop. 3,108
- Whitehallpop. 2,465
- Granvillepop. 2,404
- Cambridgepop. 1,788
- Greenwichpop. 1,651
Counties that touch Washington County
- Saratoga County25 miles southwest
- Warren County26 miles northwest
- Rensselaer County42 miles south
- Schenectady County46 miles southwest
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Answers
Asked often about angling in Washington County
Which DEC launches put a boat on Washington County water?
There are 13 launch sites, 1 with hard surface ramps.
Which lake in Washington County has the most surface area?
Lake Champlain, at 277,117 acres in the state hydrography layer.
Which Washington County streams does DEC stock?
There are 5, with 4 stocked and 2 wild.
When does the stream trout season run in Washington County?
Inland streams allow harvest from April 1 to October 15, unless a county rule says otherwise.
Who sells fishing supplies in Washington County?
4 shops and marinas are listed, including Cossayuna Lake Waterway Access.
Is a guided trip possible in Washington County?
None on the DEC list for the county.
Which DEC region covers Washington County?
It is in Region 5, Eastern Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.
Where is the county seat of Washington County?
Fort Edward, per the county list.
Does New York add a trout stamp for Washington County streams?
The DEC sells the annual freshwater license at $25.00 to residents and $50.00 to nonresidents; residents 70 or older pay $5.00. A seven-day license ($12.00 resident, $28.00 nonresident) suits a vacation week.
Do derbies or bass events use Washington County water?
5 events on file; next is LCI Father's Day Derby (2027) on Lake Champlain, June 19, 2027.
Does DEC list exceptions for Washington County?
DEC prints 4 special rule entries for the county, beginning with All waters inhabited by trout (except those listed as permitted); they are in the regulations table above.
Fish Washington County this season
Check the special rules table before keeping fish.