Lake Durant fishing

Lake Durant fishing: not stocked since August 2023. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, and Rock Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Brown Bullhead, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Lake Durant
Photo: 420Traveler, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
August 2023
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
10
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+5 also recorded)
Average size
9.5 in
Elevation
1,770 ft

Fish at Lake Durant

1 stocked · 5 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last August 2023

Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.5 in · 10 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Lake Durant is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

1,200

Fish stocked in 2012

1,900

Fish stocked in 2013

1,900

Fish stocked in 2014

1,900

Fish stocked in 2015

1,900

Fish stocked in 2016

1,900

Fish stocked in 2018

1,900

Fish stocked in 2019

1,900

Fish stocked in 2020

1,900

Fish stocked in 2023

1,900

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 2023Tiger Muskie1,9008.6 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie1,9009.5 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie1,9008.6 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie1,9009.5 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie1,900–report
September 2015Tiger Muskie1,9009.3 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie1,9008.5 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie1,90010.1 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie1,90010.5 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie1,20010.6 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Blue Mountain Lake
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping

Hard surface ramp inside DEC's Lake Durant Campground on Route 28, 3 miles east of the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake, with room for 10 cars and trailers. The campground also has an accessible fishing pier. A day use fee applies to enter the campground.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Lake Durant

Photo of Lake Durant
420Traveler, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Stephens Pond 1.5 mi last stocked April 2025 Cascade Pond 1.8 mi last stocked September 2025 Blue Mountain Lake 2.8 mi last stocked October 2025 Wilson Pond 3.3 mi last stocked September 2025 Chub Pond 3.5 mi last stocked September 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Durant?

Fishing Lake Durant usually means Tiger Muskie. All 10 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Durant stocked?

Not stocked since August 2023. No plants recorded in 2017, 2021, and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Durant?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Lake Durant average 9.5 in.

How do you get on Lake Durant?

There is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Blue Mountain Lake. Facilities include camping. Hard surface ramp inside DEC's Lake Durant Campground on Route 28, 3 miles east of the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake, with room for 10 cars and trailers. The campground also has an accessible fishing pier. A day use fee applies to enter the campground.

Which lakes near Lake Durant were stocked more recently?

Stephens Pond (1.5 mi), Cascade Pond (1.8 mi), Blue Mountain Lake (2.8 mi), Wilson Pond (3.3 mi), and Chub Pond (3.5 mi) were stocked more recently.

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