Brook Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Moss Lake fishing
Moss Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2017, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2017
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 8.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,757 ft
Fish at Moss Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Fish species present in the lake include brook trout, lake trout, atlantic salmon, brown trout, yellow perch, and black bullhead. Trail access to the lake is available off Big Moose Lake Road. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Moss Lake is stocked
Bubb Lake (1 mi), Big Moose Lake (3.1 mi), Quiver Pond (3.5 mi), and South Pond (4.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Bubb Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Big Moose Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Quiver Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and South Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2017
500
Fish stocked in 2018
500
Fish stocked in 2019
500
Fish stocked in 2020
500
Fish stocked in 2021
240
Fish stocked in 2022
500
Fish stocked in 2023
500
Fish stocked in 2024
550
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Brook Trout | 550 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 240 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brook Trout | 500 | 7.6 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brook Trout | 500 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brook Trout | 500 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Eagle Bay
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Facilities
- camping
Moss Lake Trailhead parking is on Big Moose Road north of Eagle Bay. A 0.1-mile path reaches the shore, and a 2.5-mile circuit trail rings the lake with many short-walk shore spots. The DEC launch is hand-carry only. Bubb and Sis lakes link in by trail from Route 28.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Moss Lake
There is no ice fishing allowed on Moss Lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Moss Lake?
Fishing Moss Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 8 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.1 in.
When is Moss Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about once a year since 2017, most often in May.
How big are the fish stocked at Moss Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Moss Lake average 8.1 in.
How do you get on Moss Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Eagle Bay. Facilities include camping. Moss Lake Trailhead parking is on Big Moose Road north of Eagle Bay. A 0.1-mile path reaches the shore, and a 2.5-mile circuit trail rings the lake with many short-walk shore spots. The DEC launch is hand-carry only. Bubb and Sis lakes link in by trail from Route 28.
Which lakes near Moss Lake were stocked more recently?
Bubb Lake (1 mi), Big Moose Lake (3.1 mi), Quiver Pond (3.5 mi), and South Pond (4.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Bubb Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Big Moose Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Quiver Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and South Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.