Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Big Moose Lake fishing
Big Moose Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Sunfish and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.6 in
- Elevation
- 1,825 ft
Fish at Big Moose Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideAnglers can target brook trout, lake trout, yellow perch, brown trout, and splake. While there is no state-owned boat launch, a commercial marina with a ramp is available on the south shore of West Bay for access. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Moose Lake is stocked
South Pond (1.8 mi), Twitchell Lake (2.3 mi), and Razorback Pond (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, Twitchell Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout, and Razorback Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,000
Fish stocked in 2012
5,360
Fish stocked in 2013
5,100
Fish stocked in 2014
8,000
Fish stocked in 2015
10,500
Fish stocked in 2016
9,500
Fish stocked in 2017
4,200
Fish stocked in 2018
7,300
Fish stocked in 2019
7,000
Fish stocked in 2020
4,200
Fish stocked in 2021
3,920
Fish stocked in 2022
19,000
Fish stocked in 2023
11,750
Fish stocked in 2024
1,760
Fish stocked in 2025
2,070
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 2,070 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 1,760 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Lake Trout | 1,750 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 0.2 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 8 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,920 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 2,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 200 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 2,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,300 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 2,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 200 | 6.6 in | report |
| November 2016 | Lake Trout | 8,000 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 1,500 | 6.8 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 4,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 9.6 in | report |
| October 2013 | Lake Trout | 5,100 | 4.9 in | report |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brook Trout | 3,360 | 9.4 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 4.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Moose
- Boat ramp
- Yes
A glacial lake in the Adirondacks, within Adirondack Park, sitting at the head of the Moose River about five miles north of Fourth Lake, northeast of the hamlet of Big Moose.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Big Moose Lake
In winter, the lake completely freezes over, which could affect fishing access or conditions. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Moose Lake?
Fishing Big Moose Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 16 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2023, averaging 7 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.1 in. Sunfish and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Moose Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Moose Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.6 in. Brook Trout average 7 in. Lake Trout average 6.1 in.
How do you get on Big Moose Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Big Moose. A glacial lake in the Adirondacks, within Adirondack Park, sitting at the head of the Moose River about five miles north of Fourth Lake, northeast of the hamlet of Big Moose.
Which lakes near Big Moose Lake were stocked more recently?
South Pond (1.8 mi), Twitchell Lake (2.3 mi), and Razorback Pond (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, Twitchell Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout and Lake Trout, and Razorback Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.