Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last August 2023 Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.3 in · 10 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideLime Lake fishing
Lime Lake fishing: not stocked since August 2023. It was stocked with Walleye and Tiger Muskie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, and Smallmouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dusk and night for Brown Bullhead, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- August 2023
- Tiger Muskie
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,632 ft
Fish at Lime Lake
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last August 2023 
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideLime Lake hosts a diverse array of fish species for anglers. Fishermen can expect to find yellow perch, bluegill, and pumpkinseed sunfish within the lake. Other species present include carp, rock bass, largemouth bass, walleye, tiger muskie, and black bullhead. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lime Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
5,600
Fish stocked in 2012
800
Fish stocked in 2013
5,900
Fish stocked in 2014
800
Fish stocked in 2015
3,900
Fish stocked in 2017
3,978
Fish stocked in 2018
800
Fish stocked in 2019
3,978
Fish stocked in 2020
800
Fish stocked in 2021
4,700
Fish stocked in 2023
3,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 3,100 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 4,700 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 9.8 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 3,178 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 9.5 in | report |
| September 2017 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 10 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 3,178 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 3,100 | 1.2 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 5,100 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 800 | 9.8 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 500 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 5,100 | 1.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Machias
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC hand launch for carry-in boats on the east shore off Potter Road, with parking for 12 cars across the road; trailered boats cannot reach the water. Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels are documented here, so clean gear. Summer brings heavy boat traffic.
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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
Common questions
What fish are at Lime Lake?
Fishing Lime Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 10 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.3 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2023, averaging 1.5 in. Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lime Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 2023. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Lime Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.3 in. Walleye average 1.5 in.
How do you get on Lime Lake?
There is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Machias. DEC hand launch for carry-in boats on the east shore off Potter Road, with parking for 12 cars across the road; trailered boats cannot reach the water. Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels are documented here, so clean gear. Summer brings heavy boat traffic.
Which lakes near Lime Lake were stocked more recently?
Elton Creek (6.7 mi), Rushford Lake (15 mi), and Forks Creek (16 mi) were stocked more recently.