Fishing lakes in Monroe County
6 lakes on record in Monroe County, New York. Brown Trout is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Genesee River. Rochester has at least 2 lakes on this list as its nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- October 2025
- Genesee River
- Lakes
- 6
- Plants
- 714
- Species stocked
- 8
Lakes in Monroe County
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Fishing near Rochester
Stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Chinook Salmon, plus 3 more.
Shore access at 1 lake. A boat ramp at 2 lakes.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee River | 362 plants | October 2025 | |
| Lake Ontario | 156 plants | May 2025 |
Other lakes in Monroe County
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit Bay | 14 plants | June 2023 | |
| Irondequoit Creek | 120 plants | May 2025 | |
| Salmon Creek | 10 plants | March 2020 | |
| Sandy Creek | 52 plants | April 2025 |
Species stocked in Monroe County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 425 | 3 |
| Rainbow Trout | 125 | 3 |
| Steelhead | 73 | 4 |
| Chinook Salmon | 41 | 2 |
| Coho Salmon | 15 | 2 |
| Walleye | 14 | 1 |
| Lake Sturgeon | 13 | 1 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 8 | 1 |
Other counties in New York
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Monroe County?
6 lakes in Monroe County, New York.
What fish are stocked most in Monroe County?
Brown Trout is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Genesee River.