Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Red Lake fishing
Red Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.6 in
- Elevation
- 307 ft
Fish at Red Lake
Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
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 guideLargemouth bass and northern pike are the most common gamefish. Largemouths up to 20 inches are commonly reported, and pike up to 25 inches are fairly common. Black crappie over 12 inches are available, and legal-size chain pickerel are present. Walleye abundance is variable, but fish over 20 inches are not unusual, with the lake stocked with small walleye fingerlings. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Red Lake is stocked
Sixberry Lake (2.1 mi), Millsite Lake (2.5 mi), and Lake of the Woods (3.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
7,900
Fish stocked in 2012
7,900
Fish stocked in 2013
7,900
Fish stocked in 2014
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2015
933,504
Fish stocked in 2016
855,360
Fish stocked in 2017
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2019
1,062,946
Fish stocked in 2020
1,287,050
Fish stocked in 2021
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2024
1,056,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,056,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 1,287,050 | 0.3 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 6,946 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2016 | Walleye | 855,360 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 933,504 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 1,056,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 7,900 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 7,900 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 7,900 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Theresa
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC unimproved trailer (beach) launch on Greenacre Road, about 4 miles north of Theresa, in the Indian River Wildlife Management Area. Parking for 20 cars and trailers. The lake connects directly to the Indian River.
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Common questions
What fish are at Red Lake?
Fishing Red Lake usually means Walleye. All 16 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked May 2025, averaging 0.6 in. Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Red Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Red Lake?
Walleye stocked at Red Lake average 0.6 in.
How do you get on Red Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Theresa. DEC unimproved trailer (beach) launch on Greenacre Road, about 4 miles north of Theresa, in the Indian River Wildlife Management Area. Parking for 20 cars and trailers. The lake connects directly to the Indian River.
Which lakes near Red Lake were stocked more recently?
Sixberry Lake (2.1 mi), Millsite Lake (2.5 mi), and Lake of the Woods (3.2 mi) were stocked more recently.