Lake of the Woods fishing

Lake of the Woods fishing is stocked with Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Whitefish, Bluegill, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
November 2025
Atlantic Salmon
Plants on record
32
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+9 also recorded)
Average size
7.4 in
Elevation
330 ft

Fish at Lake of the Woods

2 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 6.6 in · 12 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Lake of the Woods provides fishing for both warm/coolwater and coldwater species. Anglers can target Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Whitefish, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Northern pike greater than 24 inches have been taken, and catches of lake trout up to 28 inches and salmon up to 22 inches have been reported. The lake is annually stocked with lake trout and Atlantic salmon. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lake of the Woods is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

930

Fish stocked in 2012

500

Fish stocked in 2013

1,150

Fish stocked in 2014

2,837

Fish stocked in 2015

1,400

Fish stocked in 2016

1,140

Fish stocked in 2017

1,400

Fish stocked in 2018

1,400

Fish stocked in 2019

1,234

Fish stocked in 2020

11,777

Fish stocked in 2021

500

Fish stocked in 2022

1,370

Fish stocked in 2023

450

Fish stocked in 2024

1,280

Fish stocked in 2025

1,488

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2025Atlantic Salmon1611.5 inreport
November 2025Atlantic Salmon2225.5 inreport
April 2025Lake Trout9306.6 inreport
April 2025Atlantic Salmon5207 inreport
April 2024Atlantic Salmon5006.9 inreport
April 2024Lake Trout7806.7 inreport
April 2023Atlantic Salmon4506.7 inreport
May 2022Atlantic Salmon4707 inreport
April 2022Lake Trout9007 inreport
April 2021Atlantic Salmon5006.5 inreport
June 2020Atlantic Salmon10,3772 inreport
April 2020Atlantic Salmon5007 inreport
March 2020Lake Trout9006.7 inreport
April 2019Atlantic Salmon15012 inreport
April 2019Atlantic Salmon2447.1 inreport
April 2019Lake Trout8406.6 inreport
May 2018Atlantic Salmon5007.3 inreport
April 2018Lake Trout9006.8 inreport
April 2017Atlantic Salmon5007.2 inreport
April 2017Lake Trout9006.5 inreport
April 2016Atlantic Salmon5007.3 inreport
April 2016Lake Trout6406.8 inreport
May 2015Atlantic Salmon5007 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout9006.2 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon5007 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon1,4371.9 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout9006.8 inreport
May 2013Atlantic Salmon5006.6 inreport
April 2013Lake Trout6507 inreport
May 2012Atlantic Salmon5006.6 inreport
May 2011Atlantic Salmon5006 inreport
April 2011Lake Trout4305.9 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Redwood
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC beach launch (an unimproved trailer launch) off Burns Road, about 3 miles east of Redwood near Cottage Hill Road, with parking for about 10 cars and trailers. The lake covers 172 acres and is 80 feet at its deepest.

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

Nearest lakes

Grass Lake 1.9 mi last stocked May 2025 Butterfield Lake 2.3 mi last stocked May 2025 Millsite Lake 2.9 mi last stocked November 2025 Red Lake 3.2 mi last stocked May 2025 Sixberry Lake 3.4 mi last stocked November 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake of the Woods?

Fishing Lake of the Woods usually means Atlantic Salmon: Atlantic Salmon accounts for 20 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked November 2025, averaging 7.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake of the Woods stocked?

Last stocked November 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake of the Woods?

Stocked fish average 7.4 in. Atlantic Salmon average 7.8 in. Lake Trout average 6.6 in.

How do you get on Lake of the Woods?

There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Redwood. DEC beach launch (an unimproved trailer launch) off Burns Road, about 3 miles east of Redwood near Cottage Hill Road, with parking for about 10 cars and trailers. The lake covers 172 acres and is 80 feet at its deepest.

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