Glass Lake fishing

Fishing at Glass Lake has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2013, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

June 1, 2025

Plants on record

18

Since 2013

Species recorded

3

Average size

7.7 in

Elevation

826 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Sand Lake, New York
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

The Town of Sand Lake operates a fishing access site at the lake's northern end, east of the outlet dam. Hand launching is allowed for paddle, wind, or electric-powered boats only; no gasoline-powered boats or personal watercraft.

Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Glass Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2025 it was June 1, 2025, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 2024.

Douglas Pond (8.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Douglas Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.

Fish at Glass Lake

Fishing Glass Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more.

Rainbow Trout 15 plants
Plants
15 of 18
Last stocked
April 1, 2023
Average length
8.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 18
Last stocked
June 1, 2025
Average length
1.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Brook Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 18
Last stocked
November 1, 2022
Average length
7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Fishing Glass Lake

The Town of Sand Lake operates a public fishing access site at the northern terminus of Glass Lake, east of the dam. This site can be used for fishing on site or for hand launching paddle, wind, or electric powered boats for fishing, recreation, or travel on the lake's waters.

Sources: ecode360.com

What to watch for

No gasoline-powered vehicles of any kind may be launched at the site. No gasoline-powered vehicle may be used to launch any vehicle for use on the lake. Access by unauthorized persons to the Glass Lake dam, spillway and dike, adjoining privately owned properties is restricted. Swimming and littering are prohibited at the Glass Lake Fishing access.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,8002013
  • 1,4202014
  • 1,8002015
  • 1,8002016
  • 1,8002017
  • 1,5702018
  • 2,9502019
  • 2,1902020
  • 1,5702021
  • 5,3002022
  • 1,8002023
  • 5,0402025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 18 plants Showing 18 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2025 Walleye 2,520 1.4 in report
June 1, 2025 Walleye 2,520 1.4 in report
April 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 900 8.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 900 9.1 in report
November 1, 2022 Brook Trout 2,600 7 in report
May 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 900 9.5 in report
April 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,800 9.5 in report
April 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,570 8.6 in report
October 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 800 6.2 in report
March 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,390 9.5 in report
June 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,150 8.7 in report
April 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,800 8.3 in report
April 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,570 8.7 in report
April 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,800 8.4 in report
April 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,800 8.5 in report
April 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,800 7.9 in report
April 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,420 8.2 in report
April 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 1,800 8.5 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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