Brook Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Blue Mountain Lake fishing
Blue Mountain Lake fishing is stocked with Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Brook Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Smelt, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 53
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Elevation
- 1,789 ft
Fish at Blue Mountain Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.8 in · 15 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideThese include lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead, landlocked salmon, rainbow smelt, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The lake features several deep pockets providing cold water for trout survival. Smallmouth bass prefer the shallow, rocky habitat in the southwest corner. Salmon fishermen often succeed by trolling flies near inlet streams during the late April smelt spawning run. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Blue Mountain Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
1,770
Fish stocked in 2012
4,858
Fish stocked in 2013
2,020
Fish stocked in 2014
30,855
Fish stocked in 2015
17,800
Fish stocked in 2016
9,450
Fish stocked in 2017
20,198
Fish stocked in 2018
9,150
Fish stocked in 2019
19,670
Fish stocked in 2020
1,950
Fish stocked in 2021
45,650
Fish stocked in 2022
1,870
Fish stocked in 2023
42,800
Fish stocked in 2024
27,870
Fish stocked in 2025
7,150
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 5,140 | 4.1 in | report |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 670 | 6.8 in | report |
| April 2025 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,340 | 7.4 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 16,500 | 4.3 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 9,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| April 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7 in | report |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 570 | 6.6 in | report |
| November 2023 | Brook Trout | 4,500 | 6.5 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 3.9 in | report |
| June 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,140 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,160 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,220 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 650 | 7 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 21,200 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 22,500 | 2.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 650 | 6.4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7 in | report |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 650 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,990 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 7,365 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 5,175 | 4.2 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,530 | 2 in | report |
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 610 | 6.6 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2018 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 650 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,248 | 2.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 650 | 6.5 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 7,500 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7.3 in | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 650 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 4.2 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 500 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 1,000 | 6.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 7,935 | 3.9 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 1,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,620 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 4,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 6.6 in | report |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 720 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brook Trout | 3,558 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,300 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 470 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Blue Mountain Lake
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Two private launches on Route 28 in the hamlet may charge a fee and do not suit boats over 20 ft. Canoes and kayaks go in by car-top near the town beach. Shore fishing is limited to the town beach area and state land on the north shore, reached by about a mile on the Castle Rock Trail.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Blue Mountain Lake
Trolling for lake trout can be a challenge in Blue Mountain Lake due to rapid changes in bottom depth. Additionally, neither launch is suitable for boats over 20 feet long. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, many anglers prefer still fishing with suckers to catch the lakers. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Blue Mountain Lake?
Fishing Blue Mountain Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 25 of 53 plants on record, ahead of Atlantic Salmon and one more. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 4.4 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Smelt, and Pumpkinseed, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Blue Mountain Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 3.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Blue Mountain Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.7 in. Brook Trout average 4.4 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.8 in. Lake Trout average 6.6 in.
How do you get on Blue Mountain Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Blue Mountain Lake. Facilities include camping. Two private launches on Route 28 in the hamlet may charge a fee and do not suit boats over 20 ft. Canoes and kayaks go in by car-top near the town beach. Shore fishing is limited to the town beach area and state land on the north shore, reached by about a mile on the Castle Rock Trail.