Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Erie fishing
Lake Erie fishing: not stocked since April 2017. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- April 2017
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 597 ft
Fish at Lake Erie
Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 2017 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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Smelt species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guideHow Lake Erie is stocked
Eighteenmile Creek (6.3 mi), Buffalo River (7.6 mi), Cayuga Creek (8 mi), and Buffalo Creek (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Eighteenmile Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, and Buffalo Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
5,230
Fish stocked in 2012
5,440
Fish stocked in 2013
4,640
Fish stocked in 2014
5,090
Fish stocked in 2015
5,280
Fish stocked in 2016
5,310
Fish stocked in 2017
5,130
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,130 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,310 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 4,280 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,300 | 8.6 in | report |
| April 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 790 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,640 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 4,440 | 7.5 in | report |
| March 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,230 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Hamburg
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- cleaning station
Busiest launch is Buffalo Harbor at Buffalo Harbor State Park, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd: hard surface ramp, about 1,000 parking spaces, fish cleaning station, launch fee. Erie County lists shore fishing at the NFTA Boat Harbor, Sturgeon Point and Lake Erie Beach Park.
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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 Erie
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Erie?
Fishing Lake Erie is as likely for Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 7 of 14 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2017, averaging 8.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2017, averaging 9 in. Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass, plus 6 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 8.8 in. Brown Trout average 8.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 9 in.
How do you get on Lake Erie?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Hamburg. Facilities include cleaning station. Busiest launch is Buffalo Harbor at Buffalo Harbor State Park, 1111 Fuhrmann Blvd: hard surface ramp, about 1,000 parking spaces, fish cleaning station, launch fee. Erie County lists shore fishing at the NFTA Boat Harbor, Sturgeon Point and Lake Erie Beach Park.
Which lakes near Lake Erie were stocked more recently?
Eighteenmile Creek (6.3 mi), Buffalo River (7.6 mi), Cayuga Creek (8 mi), and Buffalo Creek (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Eighteenmile Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Buffalo River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cayuga Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, and Buffalo Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.