Eighth Lake fishing

Eighth Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Atlantic Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Bluntnose Minnow, and Tessellated Darter. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Eighth Lake
Photo: MJPlante1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
May 2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
31
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
7.8 in
Elevation
1,789 ft

Fish at Eighth Lake

3 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 2025 · avg 8.9 in · 17 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.7 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Eighth Lake is located near Inlet, New York, and is part of the Fulton Chain Lakes. Fish species present in the lake include brown trout, lake trout, lake whitefish, smelt, rainbow trout, black bullhead, landlocked salmon, and pumpkinseed sunfish. Anglers can access the lake via a state owned fee hard surface ramp at Eighth Lake Campground on NY-28. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Eighth Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Bug Lake (1.5 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2011

4,060

Fish stocked in 2012

3,300

Fish stocked in 2013

3,590

Fish stocked in 2014

3,310

Fish stocked in 2015

3,900

Fish stocked in 2016

3,420

Fish stocked in 2017

6,700

Fish stocked in 2018

3,540

Fish stocked in 2019

3,830

Fish stocked in 2020

3,200

Fish stocked in 2021

3,540

Fish stocked in 2022

3,900

Fish stocked in 2023

2,800

Fish stocked in 2024

5,880

Fish stocked in 2025

4,080

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2025Rainbow Trout2,9409.3 inreport
April 2025Lake Trout1,1406.9 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout2,9409.6 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout2,9405.6 inreport
May 2023Rainbow Trout2,8009.4 inreport
May 2022Rainbow Trout2,8009.5 inreport
May 2022Lake Trout1,1007 inreport
May 2021Rainbow Trout2,4409.3 inreport
April 2021Lake Trout1,1006.2 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout2,1008.8 inreport
April 2020Lake Trout1,1006.7 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
May 2019Lake Trout1,0306.2 inreport
May 2018Rainbow Trout2,4409 inreport
May 2018Lake Trout1,1006.7 inreport
May 2017Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
April 2017Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
April 2017Lake Trout1,1006.7 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout2,8008.7 inreport
April 2016Lake Trout6207.2 inreport
May 2015Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout1,1006.4 inreport
May 2014Rainbow Trout2,2109 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout1,1006.6 inreport
May 2013Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
May 2013Lake Trout7907.2 inreport
May 2012Atlantic Salmon5006.4 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout2,8009 inreport
May 2011Atlantic Salmon5006 inreport
May 2011Lake Trout7606 inreport
April 2011Rainbow Trout2,8008.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Inlet
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, dock, restrooms

DEC's Eighth Lake Campground on NY-28 is the only public access: a single-lane concrete ramp with a floating dock and a small gravel lot. The whole shoreline is state land, and anglers also fish from the lakefront campsites. Lean-tos sit on the island and the north and east shores.

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

About Eighth Lake

Photo of Eighth Lake
MJPlante1, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Bug Lake 1.5 mi last stocked September 2025 Seventh Lake 3 mi last stocked May 2025 Sixth Lake 4.1 mi last stocked May 2025 Queer Lake 5.3 mi last stocked September 2021 Raquette Lake 5.3 mi last stocked May 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Eighth Lake?

Fishing Eighth Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 17 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.7 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2012, averaging 6.2 in. Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, and Brown Bullhead, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Eighth Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Eighth Lake?

Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.9 in. Lake Trout average 6.7 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.2 in.

How do you get on Eighth Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Inlet. Facilities include camping, dock, and restrooms. DEC's Eighth Lake Campground on NY-28 is the only public access: a single-lane concrete ramp with a floating dock and a small gravel lot. The whole shoreline is state land, and anglers also fish from the lakefront campsites. Lean-tos sit on the island and the north and east shores.

Which lakes near Eighth Lake were stocked more recently?

Bug Lake (1.5 mi) was stocked more recently.

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