Canadarago Lake fishing

Canadarago Lake fishing has Walleye and Tiger Muskie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Alewife, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Cutlip Minnow, Golden Shiner, and 27 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.

Canadarago Lake
Photo: Lithium6ion, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Last stocked
July 2025
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
32
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+33 also recorded)
Average size
3.8 in
Elevation
1,280 ft

Fish at Canadarago Lake

2 stocked · 33 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 22 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 2025 · avg 1.8 in · 22 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last July 2025

Last stocked July 2025 · avg 8.7 in · 10 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

Canadarago Lake is popular during all seasons for its panfish and walleye. During the summer there are multiple bass tournaments on the lake targeting the impressive sized largemouth and smallmouth bass. Most species tend to be average to above average sizes. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Canadarago Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

46,000

Fish stocked in 2012

33,000

Fish stocked in 2013

40,000

Fish stocked in 2014

40,000

Fish stocked in 2015

40,000

Fish stocked in 2016

41,730

Fish stocked in 2017

90,000

Fish stocked in 2018

130,000

Fish stocked in 2019

100,788

Fish stocked in 2020

90,000

Fish stocked in 2021

71,240

Fish stocked in 2022

42,870

Fish stocked in 2023

60,000

Fish stocked in 2024

40,000

Fish stocked in 2025

96,678

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 2025Tiger Muskie8,3396.1 inreport
July 2025Tiger Muskie8,3396.1 inreport
June 2025Walleye40,0001.3 inreport
June 2025Walleye40,0001.3 inreport
June 2024Walleye40,0001.7 inreport
August 2023Tiger Muskie10,0008.8 inreport
June 2023Walleye50,0001.4 inreport
August 2022Tiger Muskie10,0008.5 inreport
June 2022Walleye32,8701.5 inreport
June 2021Walleye30,3801.8 inreport
June 2021Walleye40,8601.5 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie10,00010.4 inreport
June 2020Walleye40,0001.5 inreport
June 2020Walleye40,0001.5 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie10,0008.6 inreport
June 2019Walleye40,0001.3 inreport
June 2019Walleye50,7881.3 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie10,0009.5 inreport
June 2018Walleye40,0001.5 inreport
June 2018Walleye40,0001.5 inreport
June 2018Walleye40,0001.3 inreport
September 2017Tiger Muskie10,00010 inreport
June 2017Walleye40,0002 inreport
June 2017Walleye40,0001.3 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie1,730–report
June 2016Walleye40,0001.1 inreport
June 2015Walleye40,0001.5 inreport
June 2014Walleye40,0001.6 inreport
August 2013Walleye40,0004.1 inreport
August 2012Walleye33,0004.2 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie6,00010.6 inreport
August 2011Walleye40,0004.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Richfield Springs
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

Public launch at Canadarago State Marine Park on the west shore: off NY Route 28, 3 miles south of Route 20 at Richfield Springs, east onto Dennison Road to the end. Two concrete ramps, parking for 40 cars with trailers plus 5 cars, a vehicle fee in season, picnic tables and grills.

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

About Canadarago Lake

They first became established in Canadarago Lake since around 2000. They also disrupt the food web, destroy shoreline infrastructure and swimming areas. Moderate rooted aquatic vegetation to 15 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Photo of Canadarago Lake
Lithium6ion, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Otsego Lake 6.6 mi last stocked April 2025 Oaks Creek 11 mi last stocked April 2020 Butternut Creek 12.2 mi last stocked May 2011 Fulmer Creek 13.9 mi last stocked April 2023 Arnold Lake 14.1 mi last stocked June 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Canadarago Lake?

Fishing Canadarago Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 22 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.8 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 2025, averaging 8.7 in. Alewife, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Common Carp, plus 29 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Canadarago Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Canadarago Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.8 in. Walleye average 1.8 in. Tiger Muskie average 8.7 in.

How do you get on Canadarago Lake?

There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Richfield Springs. Public launch at Canadarago State Marine Park on the west shore: off NY Route 28, 3 miles south of Route 20 at Richfield Springs, east onto Dennison Road to the end. Two concrete ramps, parking for 40 cars with trailers plus 5 cars, a vehicle fee in season, picnic tables and grills.

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