Beaver Lake fishing

Beaver Lake fishing: not stocked since May 2021. It was stocked with Brown Trout on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Beaver Lake
Photo: Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
May 2021
Brown Trout
Plants on record
8
Since 2012
Species recorded
1
Average size
7.7 in
Elevation
1,835 ft

Fish at Beaver Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2021 · avg 7.7 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

Beaver Lake is located north of Morehouseville, New York, and contains several fish species. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, brown trout, white sucker, black bullhead, and pumpkinseed sunfish. Anglers have a carry down access available on the northeast shore off trail. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Beaver Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.

Fish stocked in 2012

1,240

Fish stocked in 2013

1,020

Fish stocked in 2015

1,200

Fish stocked in 2017

1,160

Fish stocked in 2018

1,220

Fish stocked in 2019

1,240

Fish stocked in 2020

1,030

Fish stocked in 2021

1,300

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2021Brown Trout1,3008.4 inreport
May 2020Brown Trout1,0308.8 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout1,2407.5 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout1,2207.1 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout1,1607 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1,2007 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout1,0207.8 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout1,2407.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Morehouseville
Facilities
camping

Natural lake in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, north of Morehouseville. The 2.1-mile Beaver Lake Trail follows an old road from Otter Brook Road, just past the Moose River bridge, to the north shore, which has primitive tent sites. Carry-in access only.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Beaver Lake

Photo of Beaver Lake
Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Beaver Lake?

Fishing Beaver Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 8 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2021, averaging 7.7 in.

When is Beaver Lake stocked?

Not stocked since May 2021. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.

How big are the fish stocked at Beaver Lake?

Brown Trout stocked at Beaver Lake average 7.7 in.

How do you get on Beaver Lake?

The nearest town is Morehouseville. Facilities include camping. Natural lake in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, north of Morehouseville. The 2.1-mile Beaver Lake Trail follows an old road from Otter Brook Road, just past the Moose River bridge, to the north shore, which has primitive tent sites. Carry-in access only.

Which lakes near Beaver Lake were stocked more recently?

Otter Brook (1.9 mi) and Icehouse Pond (2.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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