Brandy Lake fishing

Brandy Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2023. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
September 2023
Brook Trout
Plants on record
12
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.4 in
Elevation
1,540 ft

Fish at Brandy Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last September 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2023 · avg 4.4 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Brandy Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

500

Fish stocked in 2012

300

Fish stocked in 2013

300

Fish stocked in 2014

500

Fish stocked in 2015

500

Fish stocked in 2017

500

Fish stocked in 2018

400

Fish stocked in 2019

600

Fish stocked in 2020

320

Fish stocked in 2021

500

Fish stocked in 2022

500

Fish stocked in 2023

500

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2023Brook Trout5004.2 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout5004.5 inreport
October 2021Brook Trout5003.9 inreport
October 2020Brook Trout3204.5 inreport
October 2019Brook Trout6004.3 inreport
October 2018Brook Trout4004.6 inreport
October 2017Brook Trout5005 inreport
September 2015Brook Trout5004.2 inreport
September 2014Brook Trout5004.4 inreport
October 2013Brook Trout3004 inreport
November 2012Brook Trout3004.2 inreport
October 2011Brook Trout5005 inreport

Access and facts

Shore access
Yes

Small lake in the Black River Wild Forest that drains to Long Lake. The Otter Lake-Brandy Lake Trail passes it: reach it from Round Lake Road near the west shore, or by the 0.5-mile Brandy Lake Trail from the lot on the west side of Route 28. A yellow-marked foot trail skirts the east end.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Brandy Lake?

Fishing Brandy Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 12 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2023, averaging 4.4 in.

When is Brandy Lake stocked?

Not stocked since September 2023. No plants recorded in 2016.

How big are the fish stocked at Brandy Lake?

Brook Trout stocked at Brandy Lake average 4.4 in.

How do you get on Brandy Lake?

Shore fishing is available. Small lake in the Black River Wild Forest that drains to Long Lake. The Otter Lake-Brandy Lake Trail passes it: reach it from Round Lake Road near the west shore, or by the 0.5-mile Brandy Lake Trail from the lot on the west side of Route 28. A yellow-marked foot trail skirts the east end.

Which lakes near Brandy Lake were stocked more recently?

Brewer Lake (3.9 mi), Pine Lake (9.6 mi), and Middle Branch Lake (9.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Brewer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Pine Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Middle Branch Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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