Brook Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last October 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk Raquette Lake fishing
Raquette Lake fishing has Lake Trout and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Landlocked Salmon, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Lake Trout
- Plants on record
- 37
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,763 ft
Fish at Raquette Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 25 plants · last October 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Landlocked Salmon Confirmed present 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guideHow Raquette Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012.
Fish stocked in 2011
6,100
Fish stocked in 2013
3,610
Fish stocked in 2014
27,555
Fish stocked in 2015
35,000
Fish stocked in 2016
7,500
Fish stocked in 2017
20,000
Fish stocked in 2018
12,100
Fish stocked in 2019
31,110
Fish stocked in 2020
5,000
Fish stocked in 2021
51,600
Fish stocked in 2022
20,000
Fish stocked in 2023
56,650
Fish stocked in 2024
19,700
Fish stocked in 2025
5,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 12,500 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 2,200 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,090 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 5,500 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 8,560 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 4 in | report |
| June 2023 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 9.3 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brook Trout | 25,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 2023 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7.1 in | report |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 15,000 | 4 in | report |
| May 2022 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 21,200 | 3.7 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brook Trout | 22,500 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brook Trout | 2,900 | 0.2 in | report |
| April 2021 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| May 2020 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7.5 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 22,890 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,530 | 2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 4,690 | 6.3 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| June 2018 | Brook Trout | 5,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 8,300 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 6,700 | 5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| October 2016 | Brook Trout | 7,500 | – | report |
| October 2015 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 4.2 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 20,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 7,935 | 3.9 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | 3.1 in | report |
| June 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,620 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brook Trout | 8,000 | 2.6 in | report |
| May 2013 | Lake Trout | 3,610 | 7 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 6,100 | 6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Raquette Lake
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Facilities
- camping
DEC hand launch at Golden Beach Campground and Day Use Area (Town of Arietta), parking for about 50 cars and trailers, day-use fee in season. DEC's fishing-lakes list also records an improved trailer launch, a marina and boat rentals. Variable-leaf milfoil is present, so clean gear.
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About Raquette Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Raquette Lake?
Fishing Raquette Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 25 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2024, averaging 4.5 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 6.5 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Lake Whitefish, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Raquette Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. No plants recorded in 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at Raquette Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.2 in. Brook Trout average 4.5 in. Lake Trout average 6.5 in.
How do you get on Raquette Lake?
There is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Raquette Lake. Facilities include camping. DEC hand launch at Golden Beach Campground and Day Use Area (Town of Arietta), parking for about 50 cars and trailers, day-use fee in season. DEC's fishing-lakes list also records an improved trailer launch, a marina and boat rentals. Variable-leaf milfoil is present, so clean gear.
Which lakes near Raquette Lake were stocked more recently?
Pigeon Lake (6.2 mi), Pine Pond (6.6 mi), and Bug Lake (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Pine Pond is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Bug Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.