Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night Irondequoit Bay fishing
Irondequoit Bay fishing: not stocked since June 2023. It was stocked with Walleye. Also recorded: Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and 13 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black crappie, and Rock bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow perch, Northern pike, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Rainbow trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2023
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+19 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.8 in
- Elevation
- 246 ft
Fish at Irondequoit Bay
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch 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
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
White perch Confirmed present 
Gizzard shad Confirmed present 
Brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown bullhead species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black crappie species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Brown trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown trout species guide
Rainbow trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow trout species guide
Chinook salmon Confirmed present 
Coho salmon Confirmed present 
Channel catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel catfish species guide
Chain pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain pickerel species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guideHow Irondequoit Bay is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2020, and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
36,000
Fish stocked in 2013
36,000
Fish stocked in 2015
36,000
Fish stocked in 2017
62,500
Fish stocked in 2018
243,745
Fish stocked in 2019
75,000
Fish stocked in 2021
36,000
Fish stocked in 2023
12,400
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Walleye | 12,400 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 36,000 | 1.2 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 36,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 39,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| November 2018 | Walleye | 47,945 | 4 in | report |
| November 2018 | Walleye | 49,800 | 4 in | report |
| August 2018 | Walleye | 82,000 | 3 in | report |
| August 2018 | Walleye | 64,000 | 0.2 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 36,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 26,500 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 36,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 36,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 24,360 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 11,640 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Irondequoit
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
The State Parks launch at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park (Culver Road and Route 590) is a hard-surface ramp with parking for about 28 cars and trailers. Bay Park West has a small car-top launch and 2,000 ft of shore; a municipal hand launch with parking for about 6 cars sits at the south end.
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About Irondequoit Bay
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Common questions
What fish are at Irondequoit Bay?
Fishing Irondequoit Bay usually means Walleye. All 14 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2023, averaging 1.8 in. Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike, plus 15 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Irondequoit Bay stocked?
Not stocked since June 2023. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2020, and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Irondequoit Bay?
Walleye stocked at Irondequoit Bay average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Irondequoit Bay?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Irondequoit. Facilities include restrooms and dock. The State Parks launch at Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park (Culver Road and Route 590) is a hard-surface ramp with parking for about 28 cars and trailers. Bay Park West has a small car-top launch and 2,000 ft of shore; a municipal hand launch with parking for about 6 cars sits at the south end.
Which lakes near Irondequoit Bay were stocked more recently?
Irondequoit Creek (2 mi), Genesee River (5.1 mi), Lake Ontario (5.6 mi), and Oatka Creek (16.2 mi) were stocked more recently.