Queer Lake fishing

Fishing at Queer Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Brook Trout. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 1, 2021

Plants on record

10

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

4.1 in

Elevation

1,956 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Big Moose
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Facilities
camping

Queer Lake sits in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness, reached only by the 3.5-mile Windfall Pond-Queer Lake Trail from Big Moose Road off NY-28. Hike-in access only (no roads or boat launch), with a lean-to shelter on the shore.

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How Queer Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of September. In 2021 it was September 1, 2021, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Big Moose Lake (2.8 mi), Moss Lake (3.1 mi), Pigeon Lake (3.1 mi), and Bubb Lake (3.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Big Moose Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Moss Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Bubb Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

Fish at Queer Lake

Fishing Queer Lake is most likely to be for Brook Trout. All 10 plants on record are Brook Trout.

Brook Trout 10 plants
Plants
10 of 10
Last stocked
September 1, 2021
Average length
4.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Brook Trout guide.

Fishing Queer Lake

Queer Lake, a natural lake in Hamilton County, New York, offers opportunities for anglers. Fish species present in the lake include black bullhead, brook trout, white sucker, and pumpkinseed sunfish. Anglers can access the lake, as there is trail access on the north and west shore.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that an unmarked trail goes straight toward the muddy shore of Queer Lake.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,2002011
  • 8002012
  • 2,2002013
  • 2,2002014
  • 2,2002015
  • 2,2002017
  • 1,7502018
  • 2,2002019
  • 1,4302020
  • 2,2002021

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 1, 2021 Brook Trout 2,200 3.8 in report
September 1, 2020 Brook Trout 1,430 4.6 in report
September 1, 2019 Brook Trout 2,200 4.2 in report
October 1, 2018 Brook Trout 1,750 4.6 in report
September 1, 2017 Brook Trout 2,200 5 in report
September 1, 2015 Brook Trout 2,200 4.2 in report
October 1, 2014 Brook Trout 2,200 4.4 in report
September 1, 2013 Brook Trout 2,200 1.9 in report
October 1, 2012 Brook Trout 800 4.1 in report
September 1, 2011 Brook Trout 1,200 4.1 in report

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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