Rainbow Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Moreau Lake fishing
Moreau Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Chain Pickerel. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.2 in
- Elevation
- 336 ft
Fish at Moreau Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 27 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guideHow Moreau Lake is stocked
Clendon Brook (3.8 mi), Sacandaga River (8.7 mi), and Lake Luzerne (8.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Luzerne is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2012
3,000
Fish stocked in 2013
3,000
Fish stocked in 2014
2,370
Fish stocked in 2015
3,000
Fish stocked in 2016
6,400
Fish stocked in 2017
3,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,610
Fish stocked in 2019
3,000
Fish stocked in 2020
9,500
Fish stocked in 2021
5,710
Fish stocked in 2022
3,250
Fish stocked in 2023
3,000
Fish stocked in 2024
3,320
Fish stocked in 2025
6,300
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,750 | 9.1 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,570 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 1,250 | 9 in | report |
| April 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,100 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,260 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,350 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 6,200 | 3.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,050 | 8.3 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 8 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,610 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,370 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 7.9 in | report |
| June 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Fortsville
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Inside Moreau Lake State Park, west of Fortsville (Northway Exit 17S, then follow signs). The park boat launch has parking for 10 cars and trailers, and boat rentals are available. A vehicle entry fee is charged to enter the park.
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About Moreau Lake
Nearest lakes
Public land at Moreau Lake
Moreau Lake is inside Moreau Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Moreau Lake?
Fishing Moreau Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 27 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.2 in. Chain Pickerel is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Moreau Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.9 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Moreau Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Moreau Lake average 8.2 in.
How do you get on Moreau Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Fortsville. Facilities include camping. Inside Moreau Lake State Park, west of Fortsville (Northway Exit 17S, then follow signs). The park boat launch has parking for 10 cars and trailers, and boat rentals are available. A vehicle entry fee is charged to enter the park.
Which lakes near Moreau Lake were stocked more recently?
Clendon Brook (3.8 mi), Sacandaga River (8.7 mi), and Lake Luzerne (8.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Luzerne is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.