North Lake

North Lake fishing

Fishing at North Lake has Splake, Tiger Muskie, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. 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 1, 2024

Plants on record

28

Since 2011

Species recorded

3

Average size

8.3 in

Elevation

1,820 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Ohio
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed hard surface launch is at Ohio, operated by Canal Corp., with parking for about 5 vehicles.

Sources: access , photos , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How North Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2024 it was May 1, 2024, about when it usually is.

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 at North Lake

Fishing North Lake is most likely to be for Splake. Splake accounts for 14 of 28 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and one more.

Splake 14 plants
Plants
14 of 28
Last stocked
May 1, 2024
Average length
8.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Splake guide.

Tiger Muskie 12 plants
Plants
12 of 28
Last stocked
August 1, 2023
Average length
9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Brook Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 28
Last stocked
September 1, 2015
Average length
3.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Fishing North Lake

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. Boating is permitted on North Lake, with access limited to a small gravel based boat launch situated in Atwell.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

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.

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,3002011
  • 4,5702012
  • 5,2002013
  • 5,2002014
  • 24,0402015
  • 4,7302016
  • 4,3302017
  • 3,0002018
  • 5,2002019
  • 5,2002020
  • 1,7002021
  • 3,0002022
  • 4,9902023
  • 3,0202024

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 28 plants Showing 28 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2024 Splake 3,020 8.6 in report
August 1, 2023 Tiger Muskie 2,200 8.6 in report
May 1, 2023 Splake 2,790 8.3 in report
May 1, 2022 Splake 3,000 8.5 in report
September 1, 2021 Tiger Muskie 370 10.4 in report
April 1, 2021 Splake 1,330 8.3 in report
August 1, 2020 Tiger Muskie 2,200 9.7 in report
April 1, 2020 Splake 3,000 7.7 in report
September 1, 2019 Tiger Muskie 2,200 8.9 in report
May 1, 2019 Splake 3,000 8 in report
May 1, 2018 Splake 3,000 8.1 in report
September 1, 2017 Tiger Muskie 2,200 10 in report
April 1, 2017 Splake 2,130 8.7 in report
September 1, 2016 Tiger Muskie 2,200 – report
April 1, 2016 Splake 2,530 8.3 in report
September 1, 2015 Tiger Muskie 2,200 9.3 in report
September 1, 2015 Brook Trout 7,000 4.6 in report
August 1, 2015 Tiger Muskie 2,200 7.1 in report
June 1, 2015 Brook Trout 9,910 2.9 in report
May 1, 2015 Splake 2,730 9 in report
September 1, 2014 Tiger Muskie 2,200 8.5 in report
May 1, 2014 Splake 3,000 8.4 in report
September 1, 2013 Tiger Muskie 2,200 9.6 in report
April 1, 2013 Splake 3,000 7.4 in report
September 1, 2012 Tiger Muskie 2,200 10.5 in report
April 1, 2012 Splake 2,370 7.9 in report
September 1, 2011 Tiger Muskie 1,300 10.6 in report
May 1, 2011 Splake 3,000 7.5 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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