Splake Stocked · 14 plants · last May 2024 Last stocked May 2024 · avg 8.2 in · 14 plants
Splake species guideNorth Lake fishing
North Lake fishing has Splake, Tiger Muskie, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch and Sunfish. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2024
- Splake
- Plants on record
- 28
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,820 ft
Fish at North Lake
Splake Stocked · 14 plants · last May 2024 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 12 plants · last August 2023 Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.4 in · 12 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last September 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
North Lake, located near Atwell, New York, is characterized by a medium acid content, making it not a big fish producer. Anglers can find tiger muskie, white sucker, perch, and bullhead in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
How North Lake is stocked
South Lake (2.9 mi), Little Salmon Lake (5.3 mi), Brewer Lake (8.8 mi), and Beaverdam Pond (8.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Little Salmon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Brewer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Beaverdam Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,300
Fish stocked in 2012
4,570
Fish stocked in 2013
5,200
Fish stocked in 2014
5,200
Fish stocked in 2015
24,040
Fish stocked in 2016
4,730
Fish stocked in 2017
4,330
Fish stocked in 2018
3,000
Fish stocked in 2019
5,200
Fish stocked in 2020
5,200
Fish stocked in 2021
1,700
Fish stocked in 2022
3,000
Fish stocked in 2023
4,990
Fish stocked in 2024
3,020
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Splake | 3,020 | 8.6 in | report |
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2023 | Splake | 2,790 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2022 | Splake | 3,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2021 | Tiger Muskie | 370 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Splake | 1,330 | 8.3 in | report |
| August 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 9.7 in | report |
| April 2020 | Splake | 3,000 | 7.7 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Splake | 3,000 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Splake | 3,000 | 8.1 in | report |
| September 2017 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 10 in | report |
| April 2017 | Splake | 2,130 | 8.7 in | report |
| September 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Splake | 2,530 | 8.3 in | report |
| September 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 9.3 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 7,000 | 4.6 in | report |
| August 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 7.1 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 9,910 | 2.9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Splake | 2,730 | 9 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Splake | 3,000 | 8.4 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 9.6 in | report |
| April 2013 | Splake | 3,000 | 7.4 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 2,200 | 10.5 in | report |
| April 2012 | Splake | 2,370 | 7.9 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | 10.6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Splake | 3,000 | 7.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Ohio
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping
A Canal Corporation launch near Atwell at the south end has parking for about 5 vehicles; DEC also describes the lake as popular with paddlers but with no formal launch site. DEC counts 30 designated primitive tent sites on the shore, 21 along North Lake (Loop) Road.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About North Lake
Visitors should note that the public is prohibited from trespassing on the private property exclusion areas around the 35 camps on the North Lake Easement Tract. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at North Lake?
Fishing North Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 14 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and one more. Splake was last stocked May 2024, averaging 8.2 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.4 in. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2015, averaging 3.8 in. Yellow Perch and Sunfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is North Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2024. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and September.
How big are the fish stocked at North Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Splake average 8.2 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.4 in. Brook Trout average 3.8 in.
How do you get on North Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Ohio. Facilities include camping. A Canal Corporation launch near Atwell at the south end has parking for about 5 vehicles; DEC also describes the lake as popular with paddlers but with no formal launch site. DEC counts 30 designated primitive tent sites on the shore, 21 along North Lake (Loop) Road.
Which lakes near North Lake were stocked more recently?
South Lake (2.9 mi), Little Salmon Lake (5.3 mi), Brewer Lake (8.8 mi), and Beaverdam Pond (8.8 mi) were stocked more recently. South Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Little Salmon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Brewer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Beaverdam Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout.