Brown Trout Stocked · 47 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Ontario fishing
Lake Ontario fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Coho Salmon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and 6 more. It is stocked about 7.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 112
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 5 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Elevation
- 277 ft
Fish at Lake Ontario
Brown Trout Stocked · 47 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 29 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2019 Last stocked May 2019 · avg 3.4 in · 17 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2019 Best: dawn, dusk 
Coho Salmon Stocked · 7 plants · last October 2020 Last stocked October 2020 · avg 3.4 in · 7 plants
Coho Salmon species guide
Atlantic Salmon Confirmed present 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide Alewife Confirmed present
Round Goby Confirmed present
How Lake Ontario is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
370,270
Fish stocked in 2012
159,260
Fish stocked in 2013
277,780
Fish stocked in 2014
411,695
Fish stocked in 2015
381,102
Fish stocked in 2016
282,320
Fish stocked in 2017
199,176
Fish stocked in 2018
225,695
Fish stocked in 2019
229,850
Fish stocked in 2020
114,510
Fish stocked in 2021
59,090
Fish stocked in 2022
127,870
Fish stocked in 2023
48,200
Fish stocked in 2024
130,841
Fish stocked in 2025
53,020
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 22,660 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 30,360 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 22,040 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 39,661 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 39,610 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 14,760 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 14,770 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 6,600 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 14,000 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 10,600 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 17,000 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 20,660 | 8 in | report |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 79,650 | 7 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 13,780 | 8 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 13,780 | 7.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 14,250 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 6,220 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 12,810 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 12,810 | 7.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 13,000 | 7.8 in | report |
| October 2020 | Coho Salmon | 18,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 39,680 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 36,140 | 6.7 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 20,690 | 7.9 in | report |
| October 2019 | Coho Salmon | 26,000 | 2.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,890 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 19,380 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 54,220 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 14,180 | 7.8 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 14,180 | 7.7 in | report |
| October 2018 | Coho Salmon | 12,200 | 2.4 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brown Trout | 4,880 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 840 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 16,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 15,030 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 39,798 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 39,697 | 6.98 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 19,410 | 3.3 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 16,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 11,840 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 15,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 4,800 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 11,827 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 25,786 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 23,883 | 7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 64,430 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 18,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,400 | 8 in | report |
| April 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 7,050 | 3.1 in | report |
| November 2016 | Coho Salmon | 25,390 | 5.05 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 20,690 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2016 | Lake Trout | 36,300 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Lake Trout | 40,670 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 60,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 13,790 | 8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 15,480 | 8 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Coho Salmon | 19,320 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 29,008 | 5 in | report |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 58,084 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 14,400 | 8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 20,540 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 41,400 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 40,970 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 60,000 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 27,380 | 7.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Lake Trout | 122,775 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,610 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 5,170 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 7,020 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 16,060 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 42,190 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 40,510 | 6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 94,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 27,560 | 7.6 in | report |
| October 2013 | Coho Salmon | 26,000 | 4.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 17,450 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 40,660 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 40,400 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 60,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 23,270 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 21,290 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 20,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 39,590 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 28,380 | 8 in | report |
| October 2011 | Coho Salmon | 26,000 | 3.9 in | report |
| July 2011 | Brown Trout | 10,500 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 11,480 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 20,320 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 8,520 | 9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 62,820 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 16,680 | 7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 56,950 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 8,420 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 9,800 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 940 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 50,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 60,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 27,840 | 7.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Sodus Point
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
Wayne County launches in DEC's statewide list: hard-surface ramps at Sodus Point (a 30-car lot on the lake at the Coast Guard Auxiliary site, open Labor Day to Memorial Day, and a 20-car village ramp on Sodus Bay) and on Port Bay, plus East Bay launches in Huron.
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About Lake Ontario
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Ontario?
Fishing Lake Ontario usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 47 of 112 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and 3 more. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 6.7 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 2019, averaging 3.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2019, averaging 8.7 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Sunfish, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Ontario stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 7.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Ontario?
Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Brown Trout average 8 in. Lake Trout average 6.7 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.7 in.
How do you get on Lake Ontario?
There is a boat ramp and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Sodus Point. Wayne County launches in DEC's statewide list: hard-surface ramps at Sodus Point (a 30-car lot on the lake at the Coast Guard Auxiliary site, open Labor Day to Memorial Day, and a 20-car village ramp on Sodus Bay) and on Port Bay, plus East Bay launches in Huron.