Canadice Lake

Canadice Lake fishing

Fishing at Canadice Lake has Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Brook Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.

Last stocked

May 1, 2025

Plants on record

26

Since 2011

Species recorded

3

Average size

8.9 in

Elevation

1,098 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Canadice
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed hand launch is at Canadice, operated by DEC. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed).

Sources: access , photos , fishing_notes , watch_outs

How Canadice Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2025 it was May 1, 2025, later than usual.

Hemlock Lake (2.1 mi) and Conesus Lake (8.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Hemlock Lake is also stocked with Lake Trout and Brook Trout.

Fish at Canadice Lake

Fishing Canadice Lake is most likely to be for Brown Trout. Brown Trout accounts for 16 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more.

Brown Trout 16 plants
Plants
16 of 26
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
8.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Lake Trout 9 plants
Plants
9 of 26
Last stocked
April 1, 2019
Average length
8.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Lake Trout guide.

Brook Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 26
Last stocked
October 1, 2014
Average length
15.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Fishing Canadice Lake

Canadice Lake offers recreational fishing opportunities for several trout species, including lake trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout that are stocked annually by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Landlocked Atlantic salmon are also occasionally stocked. Permits are no longer required to fish or boat on the lake. Boaters can utilize an unimproved gravel boat ramp on the east side or a cartop launch at the south end.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

To protect the water quality, boats on Canadice Lake are limited to 17 feet in length with engines of 10-horsepower or less. Additionally, swimming, camping, and contamination of the water are prohibited.

Fish stocked per year

  • 7,6602011
  • 6,5302012
  • 5,7402013
  • 6,5902014
  • 6,3802015
  • 6,4102016
  • 6,2202017
  • 6,4502018
  • 6,5302019
  • 6,0002020
  • 4,6502021
  • 4,2502022
  • 4,2502023
  • 4,5502024
  • 4,4602025

Stocking history

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Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2025 Brown Trout 4,460 7.8 in report
May 1, 2024 Brown Trout 4,550 7.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Brown Trout 4,250 7.9 in report
May 1, 2022 Brown Trout 4,250 9 in report
April 1, 2021 Brown Trout 4,650 7.8 in report
April 1, 2020 Brown Trout 6,000 7.3 in report
April 1, 2019 Lake Trout 2,100 8.1 in report
April 1, 2019 Brown Trout 4,430 8.9 in report
April 1, 2018 Lake Trout 2,100 8.3 in report
April 1, 2018 Brown Trout 4,350 9.1 in report
April 1, 2017 Lake Trout 2,100 8.7 in report
April 1, 2017 Brown Trout 4,120 8.7 in report
April 1, 2016 Lake Trout 2,100 8.9 in report
April 1, 2016 Brown Trout 4,310 8.8 in report
April 1, 2015 Lake Trout 2,100 8.7 in report
April 1, 2015 Brown Trout 4,280 8.8 in report
October 1, 2014 Brook Trout 100 15.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Lake Trout 2,100 8.9 in report
April 1, 2014 Brown Trout 4,390 8.9 in report
April 1, 2013 Lake Trout 2,100 8.3 in report
April 1, 2013 Brown Trout 3,640 8.6 in report
April 1, 2012 Lake Trout 2,100 7.9 in report
April 1, 2012 Brown Trout 4,430 8.8 in report
June 1, 2011 Brown Trout 1,340 13.5 in report
April 1, 2011 Lake Trout 2,100 7.9 in report
April 1, 2011 Brown Trout 4,220 8.9 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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