Brook Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last September 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2021 · avg 4.1 in · 10 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideQueer Lake fishing
Queer Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2021. It was stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Lake Trout, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, Pumpkinseed, and Creek Chub. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, dawn for Lake Trout, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- September 2021
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,956 ft
Fish at Queer Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last September 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Creek Chub Confirmed present
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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Queer Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,200
Fish stocked in 2012
800
Fish stocked in 2013
2,200
Fish stocked in 2014
2,200
Fish stocked in 2015
2,200
Fish stocked in 2017
2,200
Fish stocked in 2018
1,750
Fish stocked in 2019
2,200
Fish stocked in 2020
1,430
Fish stocked in 2021
2,200
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 1,430 | 4.6 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 1,750 | 4.6 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 1.9 in | report |
| October 2012 | Brook Trout | 800 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Big Moose
- Facilities
- camping
Hike-in only, no road or boat launch: the 3.5-mile Windfall Pond-Queer Lake Trail starts at the Windfall Pond trailhead on Big Moose Road, about 3.3 miles north of NY-28 at Eagle Bay. A 0.5-mile spur leads to a lean-to on a point. The lake covers 142 acres and reaches 70 feet deep.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Queer Lake
Anglers should be aware that an unmarked trail goes straight toward the muddy shore of Queer Lake. (cnyhiking.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Queer Lake?
Fishing Queer Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 10 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2021, averaging 4.1 in. Lake Trout, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, and Golden Shiner, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Queer Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 2021. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Queer Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Queer Lake average 4.1 in.
How do you get on Queer Lake?
The nearest town is Big Moose. Facilities include camping. Hike-in only, no road or boat launch: the 3.5-mile Windfall Pond-Queer Lake Trail starts at the Windfall Pond trailhead on Big Moose Road, about 3.3 miles north of NY-28 at Eagle Bay. A 0.5-mile spur leads to a lean-to on a point. The lake covers 142 acres and reaches 70 feet deep.
Which lakes near Queer Lake were stocked more recently?
Big Moose Lake (2.8 mi), Moss Lake (3.1 mi), Pigeon Lake (3.1 mi), Bubb Lake (3.8 mi), and Sixth Lake (4.5 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.