G Lake fishing

Fishing at G Lake has Brook Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 1, 2024

Plants on record

17

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

4.4 in

Elevation

2,025 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Higgins Bay, New York
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Facilities
camping

Carry-down access off G Lake Road along the west shore, less than half a mile from summer parking near a road barrier. A few primitive campsites sit by the lake, near the site of a former private camp.

Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How G Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of September. In 2024 it was September 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Pine Lake (1.2 mi), Metcalf Lake (3.9 mi), Big Rock Lake (4 mi), and Piseco Lake (4.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Pine Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Metcalf Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Big Rock Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

Fish at G Lake

Fishing G Lake is most likely to be for Brook Trout. Brook Trout accounts for 13 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Brook Trout 13 plants
Plants
13 of 17
Last stocked
September 1, 2024
Average length
4.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Brown Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 17
Last stocked
September 1, 2015
Average length
5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing G Lake

G Lake, located west of Higgins Bay, New York, is home to brook trout and brown trout. Anglers can find access to the water by carrying down off trail from G Lake Road along the west shore. A few primitive campsites are located by the lake, and access to the water from the summer parking near the barrier is less than half a mile.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Access to the lake is off trail from G Lake Road along the west shore, requiring a carry down.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,5502011
  • 5002012
  • 1,2002013
  • 1,8002014
  • 1,8002015
  • 1,8002017
  • 1,4302018
  • 1,8002019
  • 1,1702020
  • 1,8002021
  • 1,8002022
  • 1,8002023
  • 1,8002024

Stocking history

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Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 1, 2024 Brook Trout 1,800 4 in report
September 1, 2023 Brook Trout 1,800 4 in report
September 1, 2022 Brook Trout 1,800 4 in report
September 1, 2021 Brook Trout 1,800 3.7 in report
September 1, 2020 Brook Trout 1,170 4.6 in report
September 1, 2019 Brook Trout 1,800 4.2 in report
September 1, 2018 Brook Trout 1,430 4.8 in report
September 1, 2017 Brook Trout 1,800 5 in report
September 1, 2015 Brown Trout 800 5.2 in report
September 1, 2015 Brook Trout 1,000 4.3 in report
September 1, 2014 Brown Trout 800 5.4 in report
September 1, 2014 Brook Trout 1,000 3.7 in report
September 1, 2013 Brown Trout 800 4.8 in report
September 1, 2013 Brook Trout 400 3.7 in report
September 1, 2012 Brook Trout 500 4.1 in report
September 1, 2011 Brown Trout 800 4.6 in report
September 1, 2011 Brook Trout 750 4.1 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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