Brown Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Lake Ontario fishing
Lake Ontario fishing has Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, and 5 more. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Atlantic Salmon
- Plants on record
- 70
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+11 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.3 in
- Elevation
- 259 ft
Fish at Lake Ontario
Brown Trout Stocked · 32 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last May 2023 Best: dawn 
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Last stocked May 2025 · avg 6.6 in · 17 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guide
Chinook Salmon Confirmed present 
Coho Salmon Confirmed present 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
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 guideHow Lake Ontario is stocked
Waterport Pond (4.8 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
139,330
Fish stocked in 2012
176,540
Fish stocked in 2013
128,600
Fish stocked in 2014
254,359
Fish stocked in 2015
263,035
Fish stocked in 2016
134,210
Fish stocked in 2017
50,280
Fish stocked in 2018
132,653
Fish stocked in 2019
119,330
Fish stocked in 2020
99,635
Fish stocked in 2021
52,550
Fish stocked in 2022
133,300
Fish stocked in 2023
155,201
Fish stocked in 2024
87,450
Fish stocked in 2025
59,130
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,630 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 38,500 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 10,000 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 22,470 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 14,980 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 40,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 21,040 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 17,850 | 7 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Lake Trout | 40,206 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2023 | Lake Trout | 41,105 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Atlantic Salmon | 18,800 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 79,500 | 7 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 8 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 17,500 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 16,275 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 16,275 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2021 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 34,775 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 38,400 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 6,460 | 7.7 in | report |
| March 2020 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 10 in | report |
| May 2019 | Atlantic Salmon | 5,660 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 80,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 16,835 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 16,835 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 39,624 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 39,969 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 14,830 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 18,230 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 8,630 | 9.9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 21,650 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2016 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Lake Trout | 81,450 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 16,380 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 16,380 | 8.1 in | report |
| October 2015 | Lake Trout | 121,965 | 4.5 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 10,480 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 10,540 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 81,630 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 10,420 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2014 | Lake Trout | 120,699 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,910 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,910 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 40,640 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 40,290 | 6.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 10,910 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 40,270 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 40,070 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 14,440 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 13,820 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 39,420 | 5.6 in | report |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 960 | 5.6 in | report |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 41,280 | 5.4 in | report |
| October 2012 | Lake Trout | 41,170 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 14,960 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 18,750 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,430 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 9,440 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Brown Trout | 19,300 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 20,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 87,160 | 6.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Point Breeze
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
Point Breeze, where the Oak Orchard River meets the lake at the north end of Route 98, is the county's boating hub. DEC lists two hard-surface ramps at Oak Orchard State Marine Park in Carlton (about 121 and 42 cars and trailers), with marinas and charter boats nearby.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Ontario?
Fishing Lake Ontario usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 32 of 70 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2023, averaging 6.3 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Ontario stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Ontario?
Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Brown Trout average 8.4 in. Lake Trout average 6.3 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Ontario?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Point Breeze. Point Breeze, where the Oak Orchard River meets the lake at the north end of Route 98, is the county's boating hub. DEC lists two hard-surface ramps at Oak Orchard State Marine Park in Carlton (about 121 and 42 cars and trailers), with marinas and charter boats nearby.
Which lakes near Lake Ontario were stocked more recently?
Waterport Pond (4.8 mi) was stocked more recently.