Lime Lake fishing

Fishing at Lime Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye, Tiger Muskie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Last stocked

August 1, 2023

Plants on record

17

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

6.1 in

Elevation

1,632 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Machias
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed hand launch is at Machias, operated by DEC, with parking for about 12 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel).

Sources: water_type , access , fishing_notes

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How Lime Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2023 it was June 1, 2023, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2016 and 2022.

Elton Creek (6.7 mi), Rushford Lake (15 mi), and Forks Creek (16 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Lime Lake

Fishing Lime Lake is most likely to be for Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie accounts for 10 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Tiger Muskie 10 plants
Plants
10 of 17
Last stocked
August 1, 2023
Average length
9.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Walleye 7 plants
Plants
7 of 17
Last stocked
June 1, 2023
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Lime Lake

Lime 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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 5,6002011
  • 8002012
  • 5,9002013
  • 8002014
  • 3,9002015
  • 3,9782017
  • 8002018
  • 3,9782019
  • 8002020
  • 4,7002021
  • 3,9002023

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 1, 2023 Tiger Muskie 800 8.6 in report
June 1, 2023 Walleye 3,100 1.3 in report
June 1, 2021 Walleye 4,700 1.5 in report
September 1, 2020 Tiger Muskie 800 9.8 in report
September 1, 2019 Tiger Muskie 800 8.5 in report
June 1, 2019 Walleye 3,178 1.5 in report
September 1, 2018 Tiger Muskie 800 9.5 in report
September 1, 2017 Tiger Muskie 800 10 in report
June 1, 2017 Walleye 3,178 1.5 in report
September 1, 2015 Tiger Muskie 800 9.4 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 3,100 1.2 in report
September 1, 2014 Tiger Muskie 800 8.5 in report
September 1, 2013 Tiger Muskie 800 8.9 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 5,100 1.4 in report
September 1, 2012 Tiger Muskie 800 9.8 in report
September 1, 2011 Tiger Muskie 500 10.4 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 5,100 1.8 in report
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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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