Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Loon Lake fishing
Loon Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Northern Pike, and 6 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Chain Pickerel.
- Last stocked
- June 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 866 ft
Fish at Loon Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass 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
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Tiger Muskie Confirmed present White Sucker Confirmed present
How Loon Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
12,000
Fish stocked in 2012
12,000
Fish stocked in 2013
12,000
Fish stocked in 2016
12,000
Fish stocked in 2018
11,988
Fish stocked in 2020
12,000
Fish stocked in 2022
12,000
Fish stocked in 2024
12,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 11,988 | 2 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 12,000 | – | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 12,000 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Chestertown
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
A 593-acre, wishbone-shaped lake in the Town of Chester, about 32 feet at its deepest. The DEC-listed public access is a DOT hand launch with parking for 6 cars. A private marina off Marina Road launches and docks boats for a fee and rents boats, with bait and tackle, May to September.
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Common questions
What fish are at Loon Lake?
Fishing Loon Lake usually means Walleye. All 8 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, and Yellow Perch, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Loon Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2011, most often in June. No plants recorded in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Loon Lake?
Walleye stocked at Loon Lake average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Loon Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Chestertown. A 593-acre, wishbone-shaped lake in the Town of Chester, about 32 feet at its deepest. The DEC-listed public access is a DOT hand launch with parking for 6 cars. A private marina off Marina Road launches and docks boats for a fee and rents boats, with bait and tackle, May to September.
Which lakes near Loon Lake were stocked more recently?
Trout Brook (3.6 mi), Mill Creek (3.8 mi), Glen Creek (6.4 mi), and North Creek (6.5 mi) were stocked more recently.