Brown Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Hessian Lake fishing
Hessian Lake fishing has Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and Bullhead. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 10.9 in
- Elevation
- 155 ft
Fish at Hessian Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Redbreast Sunfish Confirmed present 
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
How Hessian Lake is stocked
Peekskill Hollow Creek (3.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Peekskill Hollow Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
780
Fish stocked in 2012
810
Fish stocked in 2013
680
Fish stocked in 2014
800
Fish stocked in 2015
780
Fish stocked in 2016
790
Fish stocked in 2017
760
Fish stocked in 2018
800
Fish stocked in 2019
810
Fish stocked in 2020
690
Fish stocked in 2021
840
Fish stocked in 2022
780
Fish stocked in 2023
780
Fish stocked in 2024
830
Fish stocked in 2025
810
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 100 | 11.9 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 710 | 7.1 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 730 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.8 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.7 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 680 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 740 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 590 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 100 | 12.9 in | report |
| April 2018 | Brown Trout | 700 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 660 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 690 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.3 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4 in | report |
| March 2014 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8.8 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.1 in | report |
| March 2013 | Brown Trout | 580 | 8.6 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.3 in | report |
| March 2012 | Brown Trout | 710 | 8.5 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.4 in | report |
| March 2011 | Brown Trout | 680 | 8.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Stony Point
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
A 44-acre lake, 40 feet at its deepest, inside Bear Mountain State Park. DEC says access is plentiful: a walking trail circles the whole 0.7-mile shoreline. Boat rentals run on the lake through the park, and the park charges a vehicle entry fee.
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About Hessian Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Hessian Lake
Hessian Lake is inside Bear Mountain State Park.
It is 0.8 miles outside the edge of Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Hessian Lake?
Fishing Hessian Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 30 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 10.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hessian Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Hessian Lake?
Brown Trout stocked at Hessian Lake average 10.9 in.
How do you get on Hessian Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Stony Point. A 44-acre lake, 40 feet at its deepest, inside Bear Mountain State Park. DEC says access is plentiful: a walking trail circles the whole 0.7-mile shoreline. Boat rentals run on the lake through the park, and the park charges a vehicle entry fee.
Which lakes near Hessian Lake were stocked more recently?
Peekskill Hollow Creek (3.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Peekskill Hollow Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.