Rainbow Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Gilbert Lake fishing
Gilbert Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, Brown bullhead, Golden shiner, Creek chub, and 1 more. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Yellow perch, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 46
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,516 ft
Fish at Gilbert Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 28 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 17 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide Golden shiner Confirmed present
Creek chub Confirmed present
White sucker Confirmed present
Anglers can find largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and pumpkinseed sunfish in its waters. Access to the lake is available via a state-owned carry down boat launch, which is located within Gilbert Lake State Park. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Gilbert Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
710
Fish stocked in 2012
700
Fish stocked in 2013
700
Fish stocked in 2014
740
Fish stocked in 2015
900
Fish stocked in 2016
700
Fish stocked in 2017
1,030
Fish stocked in 2018
820
Fish stocked in 2019
1,300
Fish stocked in 2020
1,070
Fish stocked in 2021
2,810
Fish stocked in 2022
1,900
Fish stocked in 2023
5,042
Fish stocked in 2024
730
Fish stocked in 2025
11,460
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 4.2 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 100 | 14 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 100 | 14 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 630 | 8.9 in | report |
| November 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 12 | 17.1 in | report |
| November 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 6.8 in | report |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 4,030 | 3.9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.3 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| October 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,190 | 6.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 3.3 in | report |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1 in | report |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 470 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4 in | report |
| November 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 6.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 520 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 130 | 11.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 200 | 13.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 90 | 10.1 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 550 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| December 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 12.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Laurens
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping
A 41-acre lake, up to 20 feet deep, inside Gilbert Lake State Park. Cartop boats only: launch a short carry from the parking area, near the Beach Pavilion or the Briggs Pavilion. Most fishing pressure is from April 1 through summer, aimed at the trout.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
Nearest lakes
Public land at Gilbert Lake
Gilbert Lake is 0.7 miles outside the edge of Gilbert Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Gilbert Lake?
Fishing Gilbert Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 28 of 46 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 13.2 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Yellow perch, and Brown bullhead, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Gilbert Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 3.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Gilbert Lake?
Stocked fish average 10.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.4 in. Brown Trout average 13.2 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.
How do you get on Gilbert Lake?
There is no boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Laurens. Facilities include camping. A 41-acre lake, up to 20 feet deep, inside Gilbert Lake State Park. Cartop boats only: launch a short carry from the parking area, near the Beach Pavilion or the Briggs Pavilion. Most fishing pressure is from April 1 through summer, aimed at the trout.