Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Brant Lake fishing
Brant Lake fishing has Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Rock Bass and Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 795 ft
Fish at Brant Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideBrant Lake has been a popular fishing area, attracting visitors including Theodore Roosevelt since the mid-1880s. The lake contains largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, yellow perch, chain pickerel, smelt, black crappie, rainbow trout, sunfish, and brown bullhead. Anglers can access the lake via a state-owned hard surface ramp located 1 mile northeast of the hamlet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Brant Lake is stocked
Duck Pond (2.9 mi), Island Pond (3.2 mi), Racket Pond (3.7 mi), and Buttermilk Pond (4 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
6,080
Fish stocked in 2012
6,230
Fish stocked in 2013
5,700
Fish stocked in 2014
5,450
Fish stocked in 2015
6,120
Fish stocked in 2016
2,300
Fish stocked in 2017
6,020
Fish stocked in 2018
5,740
Fish stocked in 2019
6,220
Fish stocked in 2020
4,910
Fish stocked in 2021
11,940
Fish stocked in 2022
6,086
Fish stocked in 2023
6,110
Fish stocked in 2024
6,920
Fish stocked in 2025
6,410
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,950 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,460 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,460 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,460 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 2,810 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 2,810 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,276 | 9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | 9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,070 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,870 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,480 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,430 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 2,920 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,870 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 2,870 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,720 | 9 in | report |
| October 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,300 | 6.2 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 2,820 | 8.1 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,610 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,840 | 9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 9 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,930 | 9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 3,300 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 2,780 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Brant Lake
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
State-owned hard-surface ramp with a dock off Route 8, about 1 mile northeast of the hamlet of Brant Lake; gravel lot for 11 cars with trailers. The launch, dock, and restroom at the Route 8 parking area are wheelchair accessible. 1,376 acres, 65 feet at its deepest.
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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 Brant Lake?
Fishing Brant Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.9 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.7 in. Rock Bass and Pumpkinseed are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Brant Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Brant Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.9 in. Brown Trout average 8.7 in.
How do you get on Brant Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Brant Lake. Facilities include restrooms and dock. State-owned hard-surface ramp with a dock off Route 8, about 1 mile northeast of the hamlet of Brant Lake; gravel lot for 11 cars with trailers. The launch, dock, and restroom at the Route 8 parking area are wheelchair accessible. 1,376 acres, 65 feet at its deepest.
Which lakes near Brant Lake were stocked more recently?
Duck Pond (2.9 mi), Island Pond (3.2 mi), Racket Pond (3.7 mi), and Buttermilk Pond (4 mi) were stocked more recently.