Brook Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last October 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk Gibbs Lake fishing
Gibbs Lake fishing: not stocked since October 2019. It was stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: White sucker, Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Fathead minnow, Northern redbelly dace, Creek chub, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, dusk and night for Brown bullhead, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- October 2019
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,852 ft
Fish at Gibbs Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last October 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk White sucker Confirmed present
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Fathead minnow Confirmed present Northern redbelly dace Confirmed present
Creek chub Confirmed present
Golden shiner Confirmed present
How Gibbs Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016 and 2018.
Fish stocked in 2011
360
Fish stocked in 2012
1,000
Fish stocked in 2013
500
Fish stocked in 2014
1,800
Fish stocked in 2015
1,800
Fish stocked in 2017
360
Fish stocked in 2019
360
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 360 | 3.8 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 360 | 4 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,800 | 3.5 in | report |
| October 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.4 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.7 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 360 | 3.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Old Forge
A 36-acre, 12-foot-deep lake northwest of Old Forge that drains north to Half Moon Pond. Wild brook trout persist here despite warm summer water.
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Common questions
What fish are at Gibbs Lake?
Fishing Gibbs Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 7 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2019, averaging 3.8 in. White sucker, Brown bullhead, Pumpkinseed, and Fathead minnow, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Gibbs Lake stocked?
Not stocked since October 2019. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Gibbs Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Gibbs Lake average 3.8 in.
How do you get on Gibbs Lake?
The nearest town is Old Forge. A 36-acre, 12-foot-deep lake northwest of Old Forge that drains north to Half Moon Pond. Wild brook trout persist here despite warm summer water.
Which lakes near Gibbs Lake were stocked more recently?
Independence Lake (3 mi), Nicks Lake (4.1 mi), Middle Branch Lake (5.3 mi), and Quiver Pond (6.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Independence Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Middle Branch Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Quiver Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.