Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk East Caroga Lake fishing
East Caroga Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Walleye, Rainbow Smelt, Golden Shiner, and Yellow Bullhead. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Walleye, and night for Rainbow Smelt.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.6 in
- Elevation
- 1,451 ft
Fish at East Caroga Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
East Caroga Lake offers excellent warm water fishing and rainbow trout fishing. Anglers can find white sucker, rainbow trout, rock bass, chain pickerel, brown bullhead, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and smallmouth bass. Access to the lake is available via a beach launch at the NYSDEC Caroga Lake Campground and Day Use Area on NY-29A. Boat, canoe, and kayak rentals are also available at the campground for exploring or fishing East Caroga Lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How East Caroga Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,200
Fish stocked in 2012
1,200
Fish stocked in 2013
1,200
Fish stocked in 2015
1,200
Fish stocked in 2017
1,200
Fish stocked in 2018
1,040
Fish stocked in 2019
1,200
Fish stocked in 2020
900
Fish stocked in 2021
1,040
Fish stocked in 2022
1,200
Fish stocked in 2023
1,200
Fish stocked in 2024
1,260
Fish stocked in 2025
1,260
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 9.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,200 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Caroga Lake
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Boat access is through DEC's Caroga Lake Campground and Day Use Area off Route 29A, about 9 miles northwest of Gloversville: a beach launch for small craft with parking for 15 cars and trailers, open when the campground is operating. Rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals are available there.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at East Caroga Lake?
Fishing East Caroga Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 13 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 8.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Walleye, and Rainbow Smelt, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is East Caroga Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at East Caroga Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at East Caroga Lake average 8.6 in.
How do you get on East Caroga Lake?
There is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Caroga Lake. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Boat access is through DEC's Caroga Lake Campground and Day Use Area off Route 29A, about 9 miles northwest of Gloversville: a beach launch for small craft with parking for 15 cars and trailers, open when the campground is operating. Rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals are available there.
Which lakes near East Caroga Lake were stocked more recently?
Prairie Lake (3.5 mi), Stewart Lake (4 mi), and Otter Lake (4.3 mi) were stocked more recently.