Lake Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn Hemlock Lake fishing
Hemlock Lake fishing has Lake Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Chain Pickerel, and 6 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Chain Pickerel, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 31
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.7 in
- Elevation
- 902 ft
Fish at Hemlock Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead 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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide Alewife Confirmed present
How Hemlock Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
9,800
Fish stocked in 2012
9,800
Fish stocked in 2013
9,800
Fish stocked in 2014
9,800
Fish stocked in 2015
9,800
Fish stocked in 2016
9,800
Fish stocked in 2017
9,800
Fish stocked in 2018
9,800
Fish stocked in 2019
9,800
Fish stocked in 2020
9,080
Fish stocked in 2021
10,048
Fish stocked in 2022
9,800
Fish stocked in 2023
9,690
Fish stocked in 2024
9,100
Fish stocked in 2025
9,510
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.6 in | report |
| March 2025 | Lake Trout | 2,910 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2024 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.8 in | report |
| March 2024 | Lake Trout | 2,500 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2023 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.1 in | report |
| April 2023 | Lake Trout | 3,090 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2022 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 7.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 388 | 19.3 in | report |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 3,060 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2020 | Lake Trout | 6,020 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 3,060 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2019 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 5.9 in | report |
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 2018 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6 in | report |
| April 2018 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2017 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.1 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 9 in | report |
| October 2016 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6 in | report |
| March 2016 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 5.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 9.9 in | report |
| October 2013 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 8.3 in | report |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 6.3 in | report |
| April 2012 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 7.9 in | report |
| October 2011 | Lake Trout | 6,600 | 5.7 in | report |
| April 2011 | Lake Trout | 3,200 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Springwater
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- No
Two unimproved gravel trailer launches, both reached from Route 15A: the north launch at the northeast corner via Rix Road (parking for about 8) and the south launch at the southeast corner (about 12). The wooded shore is Hemlock-Canadice State Forest, and fishing is allowed in most locations.
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About Hemlock Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Hemlock Lake?
Fishing Hemlock Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 30 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Lake Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 7.3 in. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2021, averaging 19.3 in. Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hemlock Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Hemlock Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.7 in. Lake Trout average 7.3 in. Brook Trout average 19.3 in.
How do you get on Hemlock Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Springwater. Two unimproved gravel trailer launches, both reached from Route 15A: the north launch at the northeast corner via Rix Road (parking for about 8) and the south launch at the southeast corner (about 12). The wooded shore is Hemlock-Canadice State Forest, and fishing is allowed in most locations.