Millsite Lake fishing

Fishing at Millsite Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

November 1, 2025

Plants on record

31

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

8 in

Elevation

300 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Chapel Corners
Boat ramp
Yes

Located by Chapel Corners in Jefferson County; water from adjacent Sixberry Lake flows into it. DEC lists a state-owned beach launch off Cottage Hill Road.

Sources: water_type , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes

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How Millsite Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of April. In 2025 it was April 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Fish at Millsite Lake

Fishing Millsite Lake is most likely to be for Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon accounts for 18 of 31 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Atlantic Salmon 18 plants
Plants
18 of 31
Last stocked
November 1, 2025
Average length
7.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Atlantic Salmon guide.

Rainbow Trout 13 plants
Plants
13 of 31
Last stocked
April 1, 2025
Average length
8.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Millsite Lake

Millsite Lake, located by Chapel Corners, New York, offers diverse fishing opportunities. Anglers can target various fish species including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, lake trout, and landlocked salmon. Walleye, yellow perch, rock bass, and bluegill are also present in the lake. A state owned beach launch is accessible on the lake off Cottage Hill Road.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,0002011
  • 1,0002012
  • 1,0002013
  • 1,9372014
  • 1,0002015
  • 5002016
  • 1,0002017
  • 9302018
  • 5002019
  • 11,2572020
  • 9402021
  • 9702022
  • 9502023
  • 1,0202024
  • 1,0772025

Stocking history

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Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 22 25.5 in report
November 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 15 11.5 in report
April 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 520 8.8 in report
April 1, 2025 Atlantic Salmon 520 7 in report
May 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 520 9.6 in report
April 1, 2024 Atlantic Salmon 500 6.9 in report
April 1, 2023 Atlantic Salmon 450 6.7 in report
April 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 500 9 in report
May 1, 2022 Atlantic Salmon 470 7 in report
April 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 9.5 in report
April 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 440 8.2 in report
April 1, 2021 Atlantic Salmon 500 6.5 in report
June 1, 2020 Atlantic Salmon 10,377 2 in report
April 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 380 8.8 in report
April 1, 2020 Atlantic Salmon 500 7 in report
May 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 500 8.1 in report
May 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 430 9 in report
May 1, 2018 Atlantic Salmon 500 7.3 in report
May 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 500 9 in report
April 1, 2017 Atlantic Salmon 500 7.2 in report
April 1, 2016 Atlantic Salmon 500 7.3 in report
May 1, 2015 Atlantic Salmon 500 7 in report
April 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 500 8.3 in report
May 1, 2014 Atlantic Salmon 500 7 in report
May 1, 2014 Atlantic Salmon 1,437 1.9 in report
May 1, 2013 Atlantic Salmon 500 6.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 500 8 in report
May 1, 2012 Atlantic Salmon 500 6.6 in report
April 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 500 8.3 in report
May 1, 2011 Atlantic Salmon 500 6 in report
April 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 500 7.9 in report
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Species found here

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

  • northern pike : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • largemouth bass : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • smallmouth bass : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • walleye : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • yellow perch : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • rock bass : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)
  • bluegill : Wikipedia's own article on this water lists it among the fish species present there. (source)

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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