Lake Kushaqua fishing

Lake Kushaqua fishing has Lake Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and 3 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.

Lake Kushaqua
Photo: Marc Wanner, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
April 2025
Lake Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+9 also recorded)
Average size
6.7 in
Elevation
1,669 ft

Fish at Lake Kushaqua

1 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Lake Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.7 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

How Lake Kushaqua is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.

Fish stocked in 2011

620

Fish stocked in 2013

940

Fish stocked in 2014

1,900

Fish stocked in 2015

1,300

Fish stocked in 2016

4,480

Fish stocked in 2017

1,300

Fish stocked in 2018

1,300

Fish stocked in 2019

1,220

Fish stocked in 2020

1,300

Fish stocked in 2021

1,300

Fish stocked in 2022

1,300

Fish stocked in 2024

1,130

Fish stocked in 2025

1,350

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Lake Trout1,3506.9 inreport
April 2024Lake Trout1,1306.8 inreport
May 2022Lake Trout1,3007 inreport
April 2021Lake Trout1,3006.2 inreport
April 2020Lake Trout1,3006.5 inreport
May 2019Lake Trout1,2206.6 inreport
May 2018Lake Trout1,3006.7 inreport
April 2017Lake Trout1,3006.5 inreport
November 2016Lake Trout3,750–report
April 2016Lake Trout7306.9 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout1,3006.5 inreport
June 2014Lake Trout6006.7 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout1,3006.9 inreport
May 2013Lake Trout9407.2 inreport
April 2011Lake Trout6205.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Onchiota
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

The 1.3-mile Kushaqua Rail Trail follows the shore to Kushaqua-Mud Pond Road, and one primitive tent site sits on an island.

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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 Kushaqua

Photo of Lake Kushaqua
Marc Wanner, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Little Hope Pond 0.6 mi last stocked September 2025 Rainbow Lake 3.4 mi last stocked June 2024 Fishhole Pond 4.8 mi last stocked April 2022 Debar Pond 8.3 mi last stocked May 2025 Sumner Brook 8.5 mi last stocked March 2020

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Kushaqua?

Fishing Lake Kushaqua usually means Lake Trout. All 15 plants on record are Lake Trout. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.7 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Kushaqua stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Kushaqua?

Lake Trout stocked at Lake Kushaqua average 6.7 in.

How do you get on Lake Kushaqua?

There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Onchiota. Facilities include camping and restrooms. The 1.3-mile Kushaqua Rail Trail follows the shore to Kushaqua-Mud Pond Road, and one primitive tent site sits on an island.

Which lakes near Lake Kushaqua were stocked more recently?

Little Hope Pond (0.6 mi) and Debar Pond (8.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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