Lake Ozonia fishing

Lake Ozonia fishing has Atlantic Salmon, Splake, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.

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Last stocked
October 2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
67
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
9.4 in
Elevation
1,379 ft

Fish at Lake Ozonia

3 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 21 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 2025 · avg 8.4 in · 21 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Splake Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 7.7 in · 16 plants

Splake species guide

Lake Ozonia is a popular fishing spot located in St. Lawrence County, New York, within the Adirondacks. The lake can be fished year-round and is managed as a cold water fishery. It harbors different species of fish, including splake, Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead. A NYSDEC carry-down boat launch is located on Lake Ozonia Road. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lake Ozonia is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Meacham Lake (16 mi) was stocked more recently. Meacham Lake is also stocked with Splake and Atlantic Salmon.

Fish stocked in 2011

13,504

Fish stocked in 2012

28,370

Fish stocked in 2013

7,000

Fish stocked in 2014

15,244

Fish stocked in 2015

11,730

Fish stocked in 2016

6,530

Fish stocked in 2017

6,251

Fish stocked in 2018

6,610

Fish stocked in 2019

7,738

Fish stocked in 2020

6,250

Fish stocked in 2021

4,940

Fish stocked in 2022

7,065

Fish stocked in 2023

7,754

Fish stocked in 2024

10,350

Fish stocked in 2025

12,700

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 2025Rainbow Trout4,0006.7 inreport
June 2025Rainbow Trout9009.6 inreport
May 2025Atlantic Salmon1,0306.57 inreport
April 2025Rainbow Trout3,1508.9 inreport
April 2025Splake3,6208.1 inreport
November 2024Atlantic Salmon1526 inreport
November 2024Atlantic Salmon16518 inreport
October 2024Rainbow Trout3,0007.2 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout3,1508.9 inreport
April 2024Atlantic Salmon1,0006.9 inreport
April 2024Splake3,0208.2 inreport
November 2023Atlantic Salmon2424.4 inreport
November 2023Atlantic Salmon5023 inreport
October 2023Atlantic Salmon1,0005.9 inreport
April 2023Splake2,7900.6 inreport
April 2023Atlantic Salmon8906.7 inreport
April 2023Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
November 2022Atlantic Salmon2519 inreport
November 2022Atlantic Salmon10014 inreport
May 2022Atlantic Salmon9407 inreport
April 2022Splake3,0009 inreport
April 2022Rainbow Trout3,0009.5 inreport
April 2021Atlantic Salmon1,0006.5 inreport
April 2021Splake1,3307.8 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout2,6108.4 inreport
April 2020Splake3,0007.7 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout2,2508.8 inreport
April 2020Atlantic Salmon1,0007 inreport
June 2019Rainbow Trout1,0008.8 inreport
May 2019Splake3,0008.1 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
April 2019Atlantic Salmon4887.3 inreport
April 2019Atlantic Salmon25012 inreport
May 2018Splake3,0008.1 inreport
May 2018Rainbow Trout2,6109.1 inreport
May 2018Atlantic Salmon1,0007.3 inreport
November 2017Atlantic Salmon12120 inreport
May 2017Splake2,1308.7 inreport
May 2017Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
April 2017Atlantic Salmon1,0007.2 inreport
April 2016Splake2,5308.5 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
April 2016Atlantic Salmon1,0007.3 inreport
May 2015Atlantic Salmon1,0007 inreport
May 2015Atlantic Salmon5,0007 inreport
April 2015Splake2,7308 inreport
April 2015Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
October 2014Rainbow Trout5,0005.3 inreport
June 2014Atlantic Salmon1,0007.8 inreport
May 2014Splake3,0008.4 inreport
May 2014Rainbow Trout2,3709 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon1,0007 inreport
May 2014Atlantic Salmon2,8741.9 inreport
May 2013Atlantic Salmon1,0006.6 inreport
April 2013Splake3,0007.4 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
June 2012Atlantic Salmon22,0002.8 inreport
May 2012Atlantic Salmon1,0006.6 inreport
April 2012Splake2,3708.4 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout3,0009.1 inreport
December 2011Rainbow Trout5,0004.5 inreport
November 2011Atlantic Salmon2924 inreport
November 2011Atlantic Salmon7524 inreport
June 2011Splake1,2008 inreport
June 2011Rainbow Trout3,2008.1 inreport
May 2011Splake3,0007.5 inreport
May 2011Atlantic Salmon1,0006 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Hopkinton
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC hand (carry-down) launch off Lake Ozonia Road, 8 miles south of Route 72 in the Town of Hopkinton, at the lake's northwest end. Parking for about 30 cars; the lot is very small for trucks with trailers.

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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 Ozonia

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, splake have done very well in this lake and are the primary target of local anglers. Rainbows and Atlantic salmon, although present in good numbers, tend to be quite elusive. Smallmouth bass are abundant with fish up to 20" not uncommon. Yellow perch have been reported over 12" although the average is closer to 8". (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Hopkinton Brook 9.2 mi last stocked April 2025 Benz Pond 9.4 mi last stocked October 2025 Meacham Lake 16 mi last stocked November 2025 Stony Brook 16.2 mi last stocked March 2020 Church Pond 17 mi last stocked September 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Ozonia?

Fishing Lake Ozonia usually means Atlantic Salmon: Atlantic Salmon accounts for 30 of 67 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 11.1 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Splake was last stocked April 2025, averaging 7.7 in. Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake Ozonia stocked?

Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Lake Ozonia?

Stocked fish average 9.4 in. Atlantic Salmon average 11.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.4 in. Splake average 7.7 in.

How do you get on Lake Ozonia?

There is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Hopkinton. DEC hand (carry-down) launch off Lake Ozonia Road, 8 miles south of Route 72 in the Town of Hopkinton, at the lake's northwest end. Parking for about 30 cars; the lot is very small for trucks with trailers.

Which lakes near Lake Ozonia were stocked more recently?

Meacham Lake (16 mi) was stocked more recently. Meacham Lake is also stocked with Splake and Atlantic Salmon.

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