Lower Lake fishing

Lower Lake fishing: not stocked since November 2011. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.

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Last stocked
November 2011
Brown Trout
Plants on record
7
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
11.3 in
Elevation
28 ft

Fish at Lower Lake

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last November 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 2011 · avg 12.5 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2011 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 2011 · avg 8.3 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Lower Yaphank Lake supports a good population of largemouth bass, sunfish, and several other warmwater fish species. Largemouth ranging up to 6 pounds are often reported by anglers. This process should remove some of the overabundant vegetation, and leave the lake slightly deeper after completion. The DEC Fisheries Unit will survey the lake after the dredging operation is complete and determine any fisheries management actions needed. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Lower Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Upper Lake (1 mi), Carmans River (5.4 mi), Canaan Lake (6.1 mi), Swan River (7.2 mi), and West Lake (7.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Upper Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Carmans River is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Canaan Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Swan River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and West Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2011Brown Trout15011.2 inreport
October 2011Brown Trout35011.3 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout10013.3 inreport
April 2011Rainbow Trout7008.3 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout20013.1 inreport
March 2011Rainbow Trout8008.2 inreport
March 2011Brown Trout10013.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Yaphank
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shallow 25-acre dammed lake on the Carmans River just upstream of Southaven County Park. Concrete DEC ramp off Long Island Avenue, the first right north of the LIE from Route 21 (Yaphank Avenue), with a six-car lot. Shore access is limited.

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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

Upper Lake 1 mi last stocked November 2025 Carmans River 5.4 mi last stocked October 2025 Canaan Lake 6.1 mi last stocked October 2025 Swan River 7.2 mi last stocked October 2025 West Lake 7.4 mi last stocked November 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Lower Lake?

Fishing Lower Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 5 of 7 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked November 2011, averaging 12.5 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2011, averaging 8.3 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lower Lake stocked?

Not stocked since November 2011.

How big are the fish stocked at Lower Lake?

Stocked fish average 11.3 in. Brown Trout average 12.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in.

How do you get on Lower Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Yaphank. Shallow 25-acre dammed lake on the Carmans River just upstream of Southaven County Park. Concrete DEC ramp off Long Island Avenue, the first right north of the LIE from Route 21 (Yaphank Avenue), with a six-car lot. Shore access is limited.

Which lakes near Lower Lake were stocked more recently?

Upper Lake (1 mi), Carmans River (5.4 mi), Canaan Lake (6.1 mi), Swan River (7.2 mi), and West Lake (7.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Upper Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Carmans River is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout, Canaan Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, Swan River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and West Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.

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