Muskellunge Stocked · 13 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Findley Lake fishing
Findley Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskellunge, northern pike, black crappie, yellow perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and black crappie, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,418 ft
Fish at Findley Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 13 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
smallmouth bass species guide
tiger muskellunge Confirmed present 
northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
northern pike species guide
black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
black crappie species guide
yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
yellow perch species guide
bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
bluegill species guide
pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
pumpkinseed species guide
White perch Confirmed present How Findley Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2018 and 2020.
Fish stocked in 2011
6,950
Fish stocked in 2012
1,450
Fish stocked in 2013
6,950
Fish stocked in 2014
1,450
Fish stocked in 2015
6,950
Fish stocked in 2016
1,600
Fish stocked in 2017
6,989
Fish stocked in 2019
6,958
Fish stocked in 2021
8,050
Fish stocked in 2022
1,450
Fish stocked in 2023
6,950
Fish stocked in 2024
1,450
Fish stocked in 2025
1,450
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 9 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 5,508 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 5,539 | 1.5 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 1,600 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.3 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.4 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 5,500 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Mina
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock
Two public launches at the north tip on Route 426/430 in the hamlet of Findley Lake: a DEC hand launch, and a trailer ramp run by the Findley Lake Watershed Foundation that is open to the public on weekdays. Wheelchair-accessible fishing platform and launch dock, plus a kayak platform.
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About Findley Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Findley Lake?
Fishing Findley Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 13 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked October 2025, averaging 8.6 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2023, averaging 1.4 in. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tiger muskellunge, and northern pike, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Findley Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in June and October. No plants recorded in 2018 and 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Findley Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Muskellunge average 8.6 in. Walleye average 1.4 in.
How do you get on Findley Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Mina. Facilities include dock. Two public launches at the north tip on Route 426/430 in the hamlet of Findley Lake: a DEC hand launch, and a trailer ramp run by the Findley Lake Watershed Foundation that is open to the public on weekdays. Wheelchair-accessible fishing platform and launch dock, plus a kayak platform.