Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Ronkonkoma fishing
Lake Ronkonkoma fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, and 4 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 54 ft
Fish at Lake Ronkonkoma
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
White Perch Confirmed present 
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideLake Ronkonkoma is the largest and perhaps best known of Long Island's freshwater lakes. Formed by ancient glaciers, portions of its irregular basin are unusually deep for Long Island, reaching 65 feet. However, most of the lake is less than 15 feet deep. Access is available from a concrete boat ramp off Victory Drive and a 100-foot accessible fishing pier off Shore Road. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Ronkonkoma is stocked
Canaan Lake (6 mi), West Lake (6.6 mi), Nissequogue River (7.7 mi), and Swan River (8.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
5,000
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2013
5,000
Fish stocked in 2014
5,000
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
5,012
Fish stocked in 2018
5,014
Fish stocked in 2019
5,000
Fish stocked in 2020
5,000
Fish stocked in 2021
8,570
Fish stocked in 2022
5,000
Fish stocked in 2023
5,000
Fish stocked in 2024
5,000
Fish stocked in 2025
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 5,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 8,570 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 5,014 | 2 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 5,012 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 5,000 | – | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 5,000 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Ronkonkoma
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
DEC concrete ramp and angler parking off Victory Drive on the west side (Ocean Avenue north to Rosevale Avenue, right on Victory Drive), open for launching and fishing. A 100-foot accessible fishing pier is in the Suffolk County park off Shore Road at the north end.
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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 Ronkonkoma
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the fishing pier is highly recommended as a shore fishing spot. This recommendation is due to its proximity to some of the best habitat in Lake Ronkonkoma. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Ronkonkoma?
Fishing Lake Ronkonkoma usually means Walleye. All 15 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Ronkonkoma stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in June.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Ronkonkoma?
Walleye stocked at Lake Ronkonkoma average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Ronkonkoma?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Ronkonkoma. DEC concrete ramp and angler parking off Victory Drive on the west side (Ocean Avenue north to Rosevale Avenue, right on Victory Drive), open for launching and fishing. A 100-foot accessible fishing pier is in the Suffolk County park off Shore Road at the north end.
Which lakes near Lake Ronkonkoma were stocked more recently?
Canaan Lake (6 mi), West Lake (6.6 mi), Nissequogue River (7.7 mi), and Swan River (8.6 mi) were stocked more recently.