Conesus Lake fishing

Conesus Lake fishing is stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch.

Conesus Lake
Photo: Benjamin D. Esham, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
July 2025
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
39
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
4.1 in
Elevation
817 ft

Fish at Conesus Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 25 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 2025 · avg 1.3 in · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 14 plants · last July 2025

Last stocked July 2025 · avg 9.3 in · 14 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Conesus Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Hemlock Lake (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2011

9,700

Fish stocked in 2012

74,900

Fish stocked in 2013

9,500

Fish stocked in 2014

74,500

Fish stocked in 2015

367,000

Fish stocked in 2016

42,000

Fish stocked in 2017

64,750

Fish stocked in 2018

65,000

Fish stocked in 2019

74,500

Fish stocked in 2020

74,500

Fish stocked in 2021

75,140

Fish stocked in 2022

74,500

Fish stocked in 2023

68,100

Fish stocked in 2024

74,500

Fish stocked in 2025

239,608

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 2025Tiger Muskie9,5006.2 inreport
June 2025Walleye201,4081.1 inreport
June 2025Walleye28,7001.2 inreport
August 2024Tiger Muskie9,5009.2 inreport
May 2024Walleye65,0001.3 inreport
August 2023Tiger Muskie3,1009 inreport
June 2023Walleye65,0001.3 inreport
August 2022Tiger Muskie9,5008.5 inreport
June 2022Walleye58,8001.5 inreport
June 2022Walleye6,2001 inreport
September 2021Tiger Muskie9,50010.4 inreport
June 2021Walleye17,9001.5 inreport
June 2021Walleye10,0001.3 inreport
June 2021Walleye5,2401.4 inreport
June 2021Walleye32,5001.2 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie9,5009.9 inreport
June 2020Walleye32,5001.5 inreport
June 2020Walleye32,5001.2 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie9,5008.5 inreport
June 2019Walleye32,5001.4 inreport
June 2019Walleye32,5001.3 inreport
June 2018Walleye32,5001.6 inreport
June 2018Walleye32,5001.2 inreport
September 2017Tiger Muskie9,50010 inreport
June 2017Walleye22,7501.4 inreport
June 2017Walleye32,5001.2 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie9,500–report
June 2016Walleye32,5001.1 inreport
September 2015Tiger Muskie9,5009.2 inreport
June 2015Walleye325,0001.5 inreport
June 2015Walleye32,5001.4 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie9,5008.6 inreport
June 2014Walleye65,0001.3 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie9,50010.2 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie12,00010.5 inreport
June 2012Walleye41,3601.5 inreport
June 2012Walleye8,1401.5 inreport
June 2012Walleye13,4001.5 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie9,70010.4 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Livonia
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Facilities
restrooms

State hard-surface ramp on East Lake Road near MacPherson Point, 4 miles south of Rt. 20A, parking for 45 rigs. Cartop launches at Pebble Beach (NW corner, 120 cars), Sand Point off Rt. 20A (north end) and Conesus Inlet WMA off Rt. 256 (south end, 40 cars).

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

About Conesus Lake

Photo of Conesus Lake
Benjamin D. Esham, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Conesus Lake
Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Conesus Lake
Benjamin D. Esham (bdesham), CC BY-SA 4.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Conesus Lake?

Fishing Conesus Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 25 of 39 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.3 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 2025, averaging 9.3 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Conesus Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 2025. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September.

How big are the fish stocked at Conesus Lake?

Stocked fish average 4.1 in. Walleye average 1.3 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.3 in.

How do you get on Conesus Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Livonia. Facilities include restrooms. State hard-surface ramp on East Lake Road near MacPherson Point, 4 miles south of Rt. 20A, parking for 45 rigs. Cartop launches at Pebble Beach (NW corner, 120 cars), Sand Point off Rt. 20A (north end) and Conesus Inlet WMA off Rt. 256 (south end, 40 cars).

Which lakes near Conesus Lake were stocked more recently?

Hemlock Lake (6.2 mi) was stocked more recently.

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