Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Sacandaga Lake fishing
Sacandaga Lake fishing has Brown Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Yellow Perch, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 26
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.5 in
- Elevation
- 1,723 ft
Fish at Sacandaga Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 13 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last April 2019 Best: dawn 
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 2018 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
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
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
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
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present How Sacandaga Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,600
Fish stocked in 2012
1,330
Fish stocked in 2013
3,110
Fish stocked in 2014
36,090
Fish stocked in 2015
36,080
Fish stocked in 2016
33,580
Fish stocked in 2017
7,915
Fish stocked in 2018
36,100
Fish stocked in 2019
3,950
Fish stocked in 2020
1,100
Fish stocked in 2021
1,400
Fish stocked in 2023
1,280
Fish stocked in 2024
1,360
Fish stocked in 2025
1,340
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,340 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,360 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,400 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,330 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2019 | Lake Trout | 2,620 | 6.6 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 32,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 2,800 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 3,875 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,240 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 2,800 | 6.5 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 32,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 1,580 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 32,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Lake Trout | 2,800 | 6.2 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,280 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 32,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Lake Trout | 2,800 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,290 | 9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,090 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 2,020 | 6.9 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,330 | 9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Lake Trout | 1,330 | 5.9 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,270 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Lake Pleasant
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
DEC hard-surface launch inside Moffitt Beach State Campground: from Speculator take Route 8 west 1.6 miles, turn right on Page Street and go about a mile to the campground entrance.
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About Sacandaga Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Sacandaga Lake?
Fishing Sacandaga Lake usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 13 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.8 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2019, averaging 5.9 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2018, averaging 1.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Rock Bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sacandaga Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Sacandaga Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.5 in. Brown Trout average 8.8 in. Lake Trout average 5.9 in. Walleye average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Sacandaga Lake?
There is a boat ramp and a fee is required. The nearest town is Lake Pleasant. Facilities include camping. DEC hard-surface launch inside Moffitt Beach State Campground: from Speculator take Route 8 west 1.6 miles, turn right on Page Street and go about a mile to the campground entrance.
Which lakes near Sacandaga Lake were stocked more recently?
Buckhorn Lake (5.5 mi) was stocked more recently.