Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 8 plants · last April 2017 Last stocked April 2017 · avg 6.6 in · 8 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guideKeuka Lake fishing
Keuka Lake fishing: not stocked since April 2017. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon. Also recorded: Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, and 8 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 2017
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+14 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.8 in
- Elevation
- 713 ft
Fish at Keuka Lake
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 8 plants · last April 2017 
Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike 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
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Smelt species guide Alewife Confirmed present
How Keuka Lake is stocked
Waneta Lake (3.9 mi), Cold Brook (10.7 mi), Keuka Lake Outlet (16.4 mi), Catharine Creek (17.7 mi), and Canandaigua Lake (21.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Keuka Lake Outlet is also stocked with Brown Trout and Canandaigua Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
30,230
Fish stocked in 2012
33,140
Fish stocked in 2013
29,140
Fish stocked in 2014
30,390
Fish stocked in 2015
30,350
Fish stocked in 2016
30,400
Fish stocked in 2017
30,060
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 7,760 | 9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,100 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2016 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,050 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,490 | 9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,350 | 9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.5 in | report |
| June 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,500 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 6.6 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,340 | 9 in | report |
| June 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 22,300 | 5.7 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 7,930 | 8.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Hammondsport
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, dock
Public ramps per DEC: Keuka Lake State Park off Route 54A (concrete ramps, 50 cars), the Village of Penn Yan site off Route 14A (concrete ramps and docks), and a small gravel ramp at the Route 54A bridge in Branchport. Indian Pines Park in Penn Yan is kept for ice-fishing access.
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About Keuka Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Keuka Lake?
Fishing Keuka Lake is as likely for Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout. Each accounts for 8 of 16 plants on record. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked April 2017, averaging 6.6 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2017, averaging 8.9 in. Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch, plus 10 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Keuka Lake stocked?
Not stocked since April 2017.
How big are the fish stocked at Keuka Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.8 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.6 in. Brown Trout average 8.9 in.
How do you get on Keuka Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Hammondsport. Facilities include camping and dock. Public ramps per DEC: Keuka Lake State Park off Route 54A (concrete ramps, 50 cars), the Village of Penn Yan site off Route 14A (concrete ramps and docks), and a small gravel ramp at the Route 54A bridge in Branchport. Indian Pines Park in Penn Yan is kept for ice-fishing access.
Which lakes near Keuka Lake were stocked more recently?
Waneta Lake (3.9 mi), Cold Brook (10.7 mi), Keuka Lake Outlet (16.4 mi), Catharine Creek (17.7 mi), and Canandaigua Lake (21.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Keuka Lake Outlet is also stocked with Brown Trout and Canandaigua Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.