Lake Eaton fishing

Lake Eaton fishing has Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Smelt, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Yellow Perch.

Lake Eaton
Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
Last stocked
November 2025
Atlantic Salmon
Plants on record
62
Since 2011
Species stocked
4 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
10.5 in
Elevation
1,721 ft

Fish at Lake Eaton

4 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 33 plants · last November 2025

Last stocked November 2025 · avg 12.9 in · 33 plants

Atlantic Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8.8 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.6 in · 13 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 2022 · avg 6.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

How Lake Eaton is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

5,246

Fish stocked in 2012

5,500

Fish stocked in 2013

5,915

Fish stocked in 2014

5,902

Fish stocked in 2015

6,613

Fish stocked in 2016

5,445

Fish stocked in 2017

6,525

Fish stocked in 2018

6,240

Fish stocked in 2019

5,535

Fish stocked in 2020

5,881

Fish stocked in 2021

6,100

Fish stocked in 2022

21,135

Fish stocked in 2023

3,900

Fish stocked in 2024

6,515

Fish stocked in 2025

6,850

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2025Atlantic Salmon2025.5 inreport
November 2025Atlantic Salmon5011.5 inreport
April 2025Atlantic Salmon9307.2 inreport
April 2025Lake Trout2,5906 inreport
April 2025Rainbow Trout3,2609 inreport
November 2024Atlantic Salmon16018 inreport
November 2024Atlantic Salmon1526 inreport
April 2024Lake Trout2,1807 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout3,2608.5 inreport
April 2024Atlantic Salmon9007 inreport
April 2023Atlantic Salmon8006.5 inreport
April 2023Rainbow Trout3,1008.5 inreport
November 2022Atlantic Salmon1951.5 inreport
November 2022Brook Trout9,4506.5 inreport
June 2022Atlantic Salmon5,0403 inreport
May 2022Rainbow Trout3,1009 inreport
May 2022Atlantic Salmon8506.5 inreport
May 2022Lake Trout2,5007 inreport
April 2021Atlantic Salmon9006.5 inreport
April 2021Lake Trout2,5006 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout2,7008.5 inreport
November 2020Atlantic Salmon5126 inreport
November 2020Atlantic Salmon10019 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout2,3309 inreport
April 2020Atlantic Salmon9007 inreport
April 2020Lake Trout2,5005.5 inreport
November 2019Atlantic Salmon9520 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout3,1008.5 inreport
May 2019Lake Trout2,3408 inreport
November 2018Atlantic Salmon14017 inreport
May 2018Rainbow Trout2,7009 inreport
May 2018Atlantic Salmon9007.1 inreport
May 2018Lake Trout2,5007 inreport
November 2017Atlantic Salmon2520 inreport
May 2017Rainbow Trout3,1009 inreport
April 2017Atlantic Salmon9006.7 inreport
April 2017Lake Trout2,5006.5 inreport
November 2016Atlantic Salmon45–report
May 2016Rainbow Trout3,1009.2 inreport
April 2016Atlantic Salmon9007.3 inreport
April 2016Lake Trout1,4007 inreport
November 2015Atlantic Salmon11325 inreport
May 2015Atlantic Salmon9007 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout2,5006.3 inreport
April 2015Rainbow Trout3,1009 inreport
November 2014Atlantic Salmon5223.6 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon9007 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout2,5006.8 inreport
April 2014Rainbow Trout2,4508.9 inreport
November 2013Atlantic Salmon10521.5 inreport
May 2013Atlantic Salmon9006.6 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout3,1009.1 inreport
April 2013Lake Trout1,8107.2 inreport
September 2012Atlantic Salmon1,0005 inreport
June 2012Atlantic Salmon5006.8 inreport
May 2012Rainbow Trout3,1008.8 inreport
May 2012Atlantic Salmon9006.4 inreport
November 2011Atlantic Salmon2024 inreport
November 2011Atlantic Salmon4624 inreport
May 2011Rainbow Trout3,1008.7 inreport
May 2011Atlantic Salmon9006 inreport
May 2011Lake Trout1,1806.1 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Long Lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Beach launch (12 car and trailer spots, wheelchair accessible) in DEC's Lake Eaton Campground on Route 30 near Long Lake; day use fee while the campground is open, mid-May to mid-October. Hikers can reach the western shore from the Owls Head trail or a snowmobile trail off Route 30.

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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 Eaton

Photo of Lake Eaton
Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0

Nearest lakes

Mosquito Pond 3.5 mi last stocked September 2025 Handsome Pond 5.4 mi last stocked September 2017 Helms Pond 7 mi last stocked September 2025 Chub Pond 7.1 mi last stocked September 2025 Blue Mountain Lake 8.1 mi last stocked October 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Eaton?

Fishing Lake Eaton usually means Atlantic Salmon: Atlantic Salmon accounts for 33 of 62 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked November 2025, averaging 12.9 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 6.5 in. Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Rainbow Smelt, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Eaton stocked?

Last stocked November 2025. It is stocked about 4.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Eaton?

Stocked fish average 10.5 in. Atlantic Salmon average 12.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.8 in. Lake Trout average 6.6 in. Brook Trout average 6.5 in.

How do you get on Lake Eaton?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Long Lake. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Beach launch (12 car and trailer spots, wheelchair accessible) in DEC's Lake Eaton Campground on Route 30 near Long Lake; day use fee while the campground is open, mid-May to mid-October. Hikers can reach the western shore from the Owls Head trail or a snowmobile trail off Route 30.

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