Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk New Lake fishing
New Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 13
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 8.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,767 ft
Fish at New Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last May 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk New Lake, found in Warren County, New York, is located northwest of Harrisburg, New York. The fish species present in the lake are white sucker and black bullhead. Additionally, anglers can use the available carry down trail access. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How New Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
380
Fish stocked in 2012
400
Fish stocked in 2013
3,320
Fish stocked in 2014
390
Fish stocked in 2015
390
Fish stocked in 2017
370
Fish stocked in 2018
390
Fish stocked in 2019
400
Fish stocked in 2020
330
Fish stocked in 2021
420
Fish stocked in 2022
380
Fish stocked in 2023
380
Fish stocked in 2024
410
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 410 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 380 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 380 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 420 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 330 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 400 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 390 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 370 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 390 | 7 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 390 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,320 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 400 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 380 | 8.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
A 23-acre lake northwest of Harrisburg in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. DEC has no formal trail to it; access is by a herd path with carry-down access to the water.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at New Lake?
Fishing New Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 13 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.1 in.
When is New Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at New Lake?
Brown Trout stocked at New Lake average 8.1 in.
How do you get on New Lake?
A 23-acre lake northwest of Harrisburg in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. DEC has no formal trail to it; access is by a herd path with carry-down access to the water.
Which lakes near New Lake were stocked more recently?
Wilcox Lake (1.5 mi), Shiras Pond (2.9 mi), Mill Creek (6.7 mi), Murphy Lake (6.8 mi), and Middle Lake (7.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Mill Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout and Middle Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.