Steelhead Stocked · 10 plants · last March 2020 Last stocked March 2020 · avg 5.7 in · 10 plants
Steelhead species guideLittle Sodus Bay fishing
Little Sodus Bay fishing: not stocked since March 2020. It was stocked with Chinook Salmon and Steelhead. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, and 13 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- March 2020
- Steelhead
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+19 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.7 in
- Elevation
- 246 ft
Fish at Little Sodus Bay
Steelhead Stocked · 10 plants · last March 2020 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2019 Last stocked May 2019 · avg 3.6 in · 9 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass 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
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Alewife Confirmed present
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Coho Salmon Confirmed present 
White Perch Confirmed present How Little Sodus Bay is stocked
Lake Ontario (1 mi) and Port Bay (6.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
32,460
Fish stocked in 2012
31,000
Fish stocked in 2013
31,000
Fish stocked in 2014
31,000
Fish stocked in 2015
29,250
Fish stocked in 2016
31,000
Fish stocked in 2017
53,500
Fish stocked in 2018
53,500
Fish stocked in 2019
48,310
Fish stocked in 2020
6,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2020 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Chinook Salmon | 42,310 | 3.5 in | report |
| April 2019 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Chinook Salmon | 47,500 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| May 2017 | Chinook Salmon | 47,500 | 4.1 in | report |
| May 2016 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 5.9 in | report |
| May 2016 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Steelhead | 4,250 | 5.8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| May 2014 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Chinook Salmon | 25,000 | 3.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Steelhead | 6,000 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Steelhead | 6,940 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Chinook Salmon | 25,520 | 3.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Fair Haven
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
A 750-acre Lake Ontario bay at Fair Haven. Anglers also fish from the piers.
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Little Sodus Bay
Little Sodus Bay is 0.5 miles outside the edge of Fair Haven Beach State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Little Sodus Bay?
Fishing Little Sodus Bay usually means Steelhead: Steelhead accounts for 10 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Steelhead was last stocked March 2020, averaging 5.7 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 2019, averaging 3.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike, plus 15 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Little Sodus Bay stocked?
Not stocked since March 2020.
How big are the fish stocked at Little Sodus Bay?
Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Steelhead average 5.7 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.6 in.
How do you get on Little Sodus Bay?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Fair Haven. Facilities include camping. A 750-acre Lake Ontario bay at Fair Haven. Anglers also fish from the piers.
Which lakes near Little Sodus Bay were stocked more recently?
Lake Ontario (1 mi) and Port Bay (6.6 mi) were stocked more recently.