Limekiln Lake fishing

Limekiln Lake fishing has Splake on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch and Bluegill. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Limekiln Lake
Photo: Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
November 2025
Splake
Plants on record
18
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.8 in
Elevation
1,887 ft

Fish at Limekiln Lake

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Splake Stocked · 18 plants · last November 2025

Last stocked November 2025 · avg 7.8 in · 18 plants

Splake species guide

How Limekiln Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

2,000

Fish stocked in 2012

1,580

Fish stocked in 2013

2,000

Fish stocked in 2014

2,000

Fish stocked in 2015

1,820

Fish stocked in 2016

1,690

Fish stocked in 2017

3,420

Fish stocked in 2018

2,000

Fish stocked in 2019

2,000

Fish stocked in 2020

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

880

Fish stocked in 2022

3,500

Fish stocked in 2023

1,860

Fish stocked in 2024

3,520

Fish stocked in 2025

3,410

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2025Splake1,0005.9 inreport
April 2025Splake2,4108.1 inreport
October 2024Splake1,5005.5 inreport
May 2024Splake2,0208.6 inreport
May 2023Splake1,8608.3 inreport
May 2022Splake3,5008.5 inreport
April 2021Splake8808.3 inreport
April 2020Splake2,0007.7 inreport
May 2019Splake2,0008 inreport
May 2018Splake2,0008.1 inreport
October 2017Splake2,0005.4 inreport
April 2017Splake1,4208.7 inreport
April 2016Splake1,6908.3 inreport
May 2015Splake1,8209 inreport
May 2014Splake2,0008.4 inreport
June 2013Splake2,0007.6 inreport
May 2012Splake1,5808.9 inreport
May 2011Splake2,0007.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Inlet
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
camping, restrooms

Hard-surface ramp inside DEC's Limekiln Lake Campground: from Route 28 just outside Inlet, take Limekiln Lake Road about 1.5 miles to the campground road. Day-use fee in season; motorboats allowed; canoe and kayak rentals. You can also fish from the lakefront campsites.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Limekiln Lake

Photo of Limekiln Lake
Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Limekiln Lake?

Fishing Limekiln Lake usually means Splake. All 18 plants on record are Splake. Splake was last stocked November 2025, averaging 7.8 in. Yellow Perch and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Limekiln Lake stocked?

Last stocked November 2025. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Limekiln Lake?

Splake stocked at Limekiln Lake average 7.8 in.

How do you get on Limekiln Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Inlet. Facilities include camping and restrooms. Hard-surface ramp inside DEC's Limekiln Lake Campground: from Route 28 just outside Inlet, take Limekiln Lake Road about 1.5 miles to the campground road. Day-use fee in season; motorboats allowed; canoe and kayak rentals. You can also fish from the lakefront campsites.

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