Red House Lake fishing

Red House Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout, Walleye, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, and 1 more. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass.

Red House Lake
Photo: Andre Carrotflower, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Last stocked
October 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
67
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
14.7 in
Elevation
1,409 ft

Fish at Red House Lake

3 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 41 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 2025 · avg 14.4 in · 41 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 23 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked October 2025 · avg 17.1 in · 23 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last June 2013 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 2013 · avg 1.6 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Red House Lake is an artificial lake located within Allegany State Park in Red House, New York. Fish species present in the lakes are brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. There is a state owned beach launch located 6 miles south of Salamanca. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Red House Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

3,770

Fish stocked in 2012

3,580

Fish stocked in 2013

3,230

Fish stocked in 2014

1,515

Fish stocked in 2015

1,965

Fish stocked in 2016

2,110

Fish stocked in 2017

1,780

Fish stocked in 2018

2,125

Fish stocked in 2019

2,560

Fish stocked in 2020

6,750

Fish stocked in 2021

2,190

Fish stocked in 2022

2,210

Fish stocked in 2023

2,430

Fish stocked in 2024

2,490

Fish stocked in 2025

675

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 2025Brown Trout1009.5 inreport
October 2025Brown Trout25016.5 inreport
October 2025Rainbow Trout7530.3 inreport
October 2025Rainbow Trout25021 inreport
October 2024Rainbow Trout3030.3 inreport
October 2024Brown Trout20016.5 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout79010 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout1,4709.6 inreport
October 2023Rainbow Trout3028.3 inreport
October 2023Brown Trout5011.2 inreport
October 2023Brown Trout20016.1 inreport
May 2023Rainbow Trout7509.6 inreport
March 2023Rainbow Trout1,4009.6 inreport
October 2022Rainbow Trout5014 inreport
October 2022Brown Trout20017 inreport
May 2022Rainbow Trout5609.5 inreport
April 2022Rainbow Trout1,4009 inreport
October 2021Brown Trout2023.2 inreport
October 2021Rainbow Trout10027.5 inreport
September 2021Brown Trout20021 inreport
May 2021Rainbow Trout65010 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout1,2209.2 inreport
October 2020Brown Trout15018.4 inreport
October 2020Brown Trout5,0007.4 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout1,0508.2 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout5508.2 inreport
October 2019Brown Trout18019.3 inreport
October 2019Brown Trout48013.6 inreport
May 2019Brown Trout6608.7 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout1,2408.5 inreport
October 2018Rainbow Trout5027.5 inreport
October 2018Rainbow Trout10021.8 inreport
October 2018Brown Trout524 inreport
October 2018Brown Trout10013.6 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout6509 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout1,2209 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout6209.2 inreport
March 2017Brown Trout1,1609.2 inreport
October 2016Rainbow Trout25–report
October 2016Rainbow Trout25–report
October 2016Brown Trout200–report
May 2016Brown Trout6508.9 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout1,2108.4 inreport
October 2015Rainbow Trout2529.2 inreport
October 2015Brown Trout2527.5 inreport
October 2015Brown Trout7518.7 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1,2009.2 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout6409.2 inreport
October 2014Brown Trout4025.5 inreport
October 2014Brown Trout15018.7 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout6459.2 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout6808.9 inreport
October 2013Brown Trout10025.5 inreport
June 2013Walleye2,0001.6 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout5509.2 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout5808.9 inreport
October 2012Brown Trout10026.1 inreport
October 2012Brown Trout10022.8 inreport
June 2012Walleye2,0001.4 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout6709 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout7108.9 inreport
November 2011Rainbow Trout15021.5 inreport
November 2011Rainbow Trout10014.6 inreport
September 2011Brown Trout20023.6 inreport
June 2011Walleye2,0001.8 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout6809.6 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout6409 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
dock, camping

Shore fishing is open around the whole lake except the swim area at the south end. The north launch off ASP Route 1 takes small trailered and cartop boats (DEC lists 10 parking spaces). The southeast launch has docks for hand launching, and the park rents rowboats, canoes and kayaks.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Red House Lake

Photo of Red House Lake
Andre Carrotflower, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest lakes

Bay State Brook 3.5 mi last stocked March 2020 Red House Brook 3.9 mi last stocked March 2024 Great Valley Creek 4.3 mi last stocked April 2024 Rice Brook 6 mi last stocked March 2020 Science Lake 6.4 mi last stocked April 2024

Public land at Red House Lake

Red House Lake is inside Allegany State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Red House Lake?

Fishing Red House Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 41 of 67 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 14.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 17.1 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2013, averaging 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Red House Lake stocked?

Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 4.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October.

How big are the fish stocked at Red House Lake?

Stocked fish average 14.7 in. Brown Trout average 14.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 17.1 in. Walleye average 1.6 in.

How do you get on Red House Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Facilities include dock and camping. Shore fishing is open around the whole lake except the swim area at the south end. The north launch off ASP Route 1 takes small trailered and cartop boats (DEC lists 10 parking spaces). The southeast launch has docks for hand launching, and the park rents rowboats, canoes and kayaks.

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