Brook Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Cranberry Lake fishing
Cranberry Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,485 ft
Fish at Cranberry Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideHow Cranberry Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,650
Fish stocked in 2012
6,730
Fish stocked in 2013
7,000
Fish stocked in 2014
7,000
Fish stocked in 2015
28,120
Fish stocked in 2016
11,580
Fish stocked in 2017
7,000
Fish stocked in 2018
7,000
Fish stocked in 2019
12,000
Fish stocked in 2020
7,000
Fish stocked in 2021
3,360
Fish stocked in 2022
27,000
Fish stocked in 2024
50,010
Fish stocked in 2025
15,890
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 15,890 | 4.2 in | report |
| November 2024 | Brook Trout | 15,660 | 5.5 in | report |
| November 2024 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 12,450 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 2024 | Brook Trout | 4,400 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 9,500 | 2.7 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 4.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,360 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4.9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 4 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 8 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Brook Trout | 5,580 | 8 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brook Trout | 6,120 | 9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brook Trout | 6,730 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brook Trout | 4,650 | 10.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Clifton
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
DEC hard-surface ramp on Columbian Road off Route 3, by the outlet dam in Cranberry Lake village (about 55 cars and trailers). Hand launches at the DEC campground east of the village and at Wanakena. Clean gear: variable-leaf milfoil is documented here.
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About Cranberry Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Cranberry Lake?
Fishing Cranberry Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 23 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 6.4 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cranberry Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Cranberry Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Cranberry Lake average 6.4 in.
How do you get on Cranberry Lake?
There is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Clifton. Facilities include camping and restrooms. DEC hard-surface ramp on Columbian Road off Route 3, by the outlet dam in Cranberry Lake village (about 55 cars and trailers). Hand launches at the DEC campground east of the village and at Wanakena. Clean gear: variable-leaf milfoil is documented here.