Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Gilman Lake fishing
Gilman Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 8.9 in
- Elevation
- 1,669 ft
Fish at Gilman Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Gilman Lake is located north of Gilmantown, New York. Fish species present in the lake are sunfish and rainbow trout. Access to the lake is provided by a carry down off CR-16 on the east shore. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Gilman Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
800
Fish stocked in 2012
800
Fish stocked in 2013
800
Fish stocked in 2015
800
Fish stocked in 2017
800
Fish stocked in 2018
700
Fish stocked in 2019
800
Fish stocked in 2020
600
Fish stocked in 2021
700
Fish stocked in 2022
800
Fish stocked in 2023
800
Fish stocked in 2024
600
Fish stocked in 2025
1,680
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 8.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Lake Pleasant
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping
A 44-acre lake off Gilmantown Road, reached from Route 30 south of Speculator. DEC's hand launch is a sandy shoreline with a carry under 100 feet, cartop boats only. Shore fishing is decent at the launch; bass hold in the weeds and lilies. About half the shoreline is private.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Gilman Lake?
Fishing Gilman Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 14 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.9 in.
When is Gilman Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2014 and 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Gilman Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Gilman Lake average 8.9 in.
How do you get on Gilman Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Lake Pleasant. Facilities include camping. A 44-acre lake off Gilmantown Road, reached from Route 30 south of Speculator. DEC's hand launch is a sandy shoreline with a carry under 100 feet, cartop boats only. Shore fishing is decent at the launch; bass hold in the weeds and lilies. About half the shoreline is private.
Which lakes near Gilman Lake were stocked more recently?
Elbow Creek (4.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Elbow Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.