Duck Lake fishing

Duck Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in August and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Common Carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

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Last stocked
August 2024
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
11
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+8 also recorded)
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
395 ft

Fish at Duck Lake

1 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 11 plants · last August 2024

Last stocked August 2024 · avg 9.4 in · 11 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

Duck Lake is a small shallow lake located in the town of Conquest, Cayuga County. Fish species present in the lake include largemouth bass, tiger musky, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, common carp, and brown bullhead. Duck Lake is stocked annually with approximately 700 tiger musky. There is public access with fee at Duck Lake Campground. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Duck Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

700

Fish stocked in 2012

1,100

Fish stocked in 2013

1,100

Fish stocked in 2014

1,100

Fish stocked in 2015

1,100

Fish stocked in 2016

1,100

Fish stocked in 2018

1,100

Fish stocked in 2019

1,100

Fish stocked in 2020

1,100

Fish stocked in 2023

1,100

Fish stocked in 2024

1,100

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 2024Tiger Muskie1,1008.5 inreport
August 2023Tiger Muskie1,1008.7 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie1,10010.4 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie1,1008.4 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie1,1009.5 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie1,100–report
September 2015Tiger Muskie1,1009.3 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie1,1008.5 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie1,1009.5 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie1,10010.2 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie70010.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Conquest
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

Fee-access boat launch at Duck Lake Campground on Duck Lake Road (Red Creek, NY). The lake is shallow with very abundant aquatic vegetation; weedless lures are recommended for bass and pike.

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

About Duck Lake

There is very abundant rooted aquatic vegetation throughout the lake. Because the lake is extremely vegetated, using weedless lures is highly recommended for the largemouth bass and tiger musky. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Otter Lake 7.9 mi last stocked June 2014 North Brook 9.2 mi last stocked April 2025 Skaneateles Creek 10.2 mi last stocked April 2025 Cross Lake 10.7 mi last stocked August 2023 Lake Ontario 11.7 mi last stocked May 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Duck Lake?

Fishing Duck Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 11 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2024, averaging 9.4 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Bluegill, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Duck Lake stocked?

Last stocked August 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in August and September. No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Duck Lake?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Duck Lake average 9.4 in.

How do you get on Duck Lake?

There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Conquest. Facilities include camping. Fee-access boat launch at Duck Lake Campground on Duck Lake Road (Red Creek, NY). The lake is shallow with very abundant aquatic vegetation; weedless lures are recommended for bass and pike.

Which lakes near Duck Lake were stocked more recently?

North Brook (9.2 mi), Skaneateles Creek (10.2 mi), and Lake Ontario (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently.

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