Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Grass Lake fishing
Grass Lake fishing has Walleye and Tiger Muskie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch, Bluegill, Brown bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.7 in
- Elevation
- 325 ft
Fish at Grass Lake
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last August 2023 Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.4 in · 10 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guideLargemouth bass, northern pike, and tiger musky can be found in the shallow weedy area along the North shore and in the southern arm of the lake. The northeastern basin harbors smallmouth bass and occasional walleye. Panfish are numerous and stunted but are great forage for other sportfish. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Grass Lake is stocked
Lake of the Woods (1.9 mi), Millsite Lake (4.6 mi), and Sixberry Lake (5.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
961,000
Fish stocked in 2012
961,600
Fish stocked in 2013
961,600
Fish stocked in 2014
961,600
Fish stocked in 2015
850,240
Fish stocked in 2016
779,200
Fish stocked in 2017
960,000
Fish stocked in 2018
961,600
Fish stocked in 2019
961,600
Fish stocked in 2020
1,171,650
Fish stocked in 2021
960,000
Fish stocked in 2022
960,000
Fish stocked in 2023
961,600
Fish stocked in 2024
960,000
Fish stocked in 2025
960,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 1,170,050 | 0.3 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| September 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | – | report |
| May 2016 | Walleye | 777,600 | 0.3 in | report |
| September 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 848,640 | 0.4 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 1,600 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 960,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Rossie, New York
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
DEC beach launch off Butler Road in the Town of Rossie, with parking for about five vehicles. The 324-acre lake is 55 feet deep at its deepest point. See the St. Lawrence County boat launch page for driving directions.
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Common questions
What fish are at Grass Lake?
Fishing Grass Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked May 2025, averaging 0.4 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.4 in. Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Yellow perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Grass Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September.
How big are the fish stocked at Grass Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.7 in. Walleye average 0.4 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.4 in.
How do you get on Grass Lake?
There is no boat ramp and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Rossie, New York. DEC beach launch off Butler Road in the Town of Rossie, with parking for about five vehicles. The 324-acre lake is 55 feet deep at its deepest point. See the St. Lawrence County boat launch page for driving directions.
Which lakes near Grass Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake of the Woods (1.9 mi), Millsite Lake (4.6 mi), and Sixberry Lake (5.2 mi) were stocked more recently.