Brown Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last April 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Erie fishing
Lake Erie fishing: not stocked since April 2017. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, and Freshwater Drum. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- April 2017
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Elevation
- 614 ft
Fish at Lake Erie
Brown Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last April 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2011 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
How Lake Erie is stocked
Canadaway Creek (1.8 mi), Bear Lake (9.5 mi), Walnut Creek (9.6 mi), Silver Creek (9.6 mi), and Cattaraugus Creek (11.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Canadaway Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout and Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
56,310
Fish stocked in 2012
35,480
Fish stocked in 2013
28,990
Fish stocked in 2014
34,230
Fish stocked in 2015
33,560
Fish stocked in 2016
33,800
Fish stocked in 2017
32,350
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,090 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 16,170 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,450 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,450 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 16,900 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,390 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,390 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 16,780 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 7.5 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 17,230 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 14,450 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,870 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,870 | 8.2 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 17,740 | 7.9 in | report |
| November 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| November 2011 | Brown Trout | 7,440 | 5.5 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 8,470 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 8,470 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 16,930 | 8.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Dunkirk
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- cleaning station
DEC's fishing platform on the west side of Dunkirk Harbor has parking for 8 cars.
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About Lake Erie
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Erie?
Fishing Lake Erie usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 22 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2017, averaging 8.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 2011, averaging 6.2 in. Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, and Yellow Perch, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Erie stocked?
Not stocked since April 2017.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Erie?
Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Brown Trout average 8.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Lake Erie?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Dunkirk. Facilities include cleaning station. DEC's fishing platform on the west side of Dunkirk Harbor has parking for 8 cars.
Which lakes near Lake Erie were stocked more recently?
Canadaway Creek (1.8 mi), Bear Lake (9.5 mi), Walnut Creek (9.6 mi), Silver Creek (9.6 mi), and Cattaraugus Creek (11.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Canadaway Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout and Cattaraugus Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.