Lake Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn Piseco Lake fishing
Piseco Lake fishing has Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, Brown Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.7 in
- Elevation
- 1,659 ft
Fish at Piseco Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn 
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last May 2015 Last stocked May 2015 · avg 6.8 in · 5 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideHow Piseco Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,660
Fish stocked in 2012
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
4,530
Fish stocked in 2014
7,100
Fish stocked in 2015
5,500
Fish stocked in 2016
1,970
Fish stocked in 2017
3,500
Fish stocked in 2018
3,500
Fish stocked in 2019
3,280
Fish stocked in 2020
3,500
Fish stocked in 2021
3,500
Fish stocked in 2023
2,990
Fish stocked in 2024
3,040
Fish stocked in 2025
3,630
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 3,630 | 6.9 in | report |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 3,040 | 7 in | report |
| April 2023 | Lake Trout | 2,990 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2020 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 3,280 | 6.2 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 1,970 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.3 in | report |
| June 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,000 | 7.7 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 3,500 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 1,600 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,000 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 2,530 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 1,660 | 6.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Piseco
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
Three DEC concrete trailer ramps with floating docks sit off Old Piseco Road, 2 to 4 miles west of the hamlet of Piseco: Poplar Point (room for about 12 rigs, road plowed in winter for ice anglers), then the Little Sand Point and Point Comfort loops of the DEC campground. Boat rental is listed.
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About Piseco Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Piseco Lake?
Fishing Piseco Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 14 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Atlantic Salmon. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.7 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2015, averaging 6.8 in. Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Whitefish, and Brown Bullhead, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Piseco Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Piseco Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Lake Trout average 6.7 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.8 in.
How do you get on Piseco Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Piseco. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. Three DEC concrete trailer ramps with floating docks sit off Old Piseco Road, 2 to 4 miles west of the hamlet of Piseco: Poplar Point (room for about 12 rigs, road plowed in winter for ice anglers), then the Little Sand Point and Point Comfort loops of the DEC campground. Boat rental is listed.
Which lakes near Piseco Lake were stocked more recently?
Buckhorn Lake (3.5 mi) and Pine Lake (5.5 mi) were stocked more recently.