Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2025 Last stocked May 2025 · avg 6.8 in · 9 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guideSalmon Lake fishing
Salmon Lake fishing has Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Splake, Pumpkinseed, Brook Trout, and Lake Trout. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2015, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Brook Trout, dusk and night for Brown Bullhead, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Atlantic Salmon
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.8 in
- Elevation
- 1,722 ft
Fish at Salmon Lake
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 9 plants · last May 2025 
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
Splake Confirmed present 
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guideAnglers at Salmon Lake can target several species of fish. Fish species present in the lake include brook trout, brown trout, sunfish, and black bullhead. Additionally, yellow perch and lake trout are available for fishing in Salmon Lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Salmon Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016 and 2019.
Fish stocked in 2015
300
Fish stocked in 2017
300
Fish stocked in 2018
300
Fish stocked in 2020
300
Fish stocked in 2021
300
Fish stocked in 2022
280
Fish stocked in 2023
270
Fish stocked in 2024
200
Fish stocked in 2025
310
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Atlantic Salmon | 310 | 7 in | report |
| May 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 200 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 270 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2022 | Atlantic Salmon | 280 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Atlantic Salmon | 300 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Atlantic Salmon | 300 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2018 | Atlantic Salmon | 300 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 300 | 7 in | report |
| May 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 300 | 6.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- camping
A 104-acre lake west of Brandreth whose outlet drains to Trout Pond on Stillwater Reservoir. There is no road in: anglers hike a trail from Trout Pond. DEC's Five Ponds plan lists a lean-to with a pit privy on the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Salmon Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Salmon Lake?
Fishing Salmon Lake usually means Atlantic Salmon. All 9 plants on record are Atlantic Salmon. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Splake, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Salmon Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2015, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at Salmon Lake?
Atlantic Salmon stocked at Salmon Lake average 6.8 in.
How do you get on Salmon Lake?
Facilities include camping. A 104-acre lake west of Brandreth whose outlet drains to Trout Pond on Stillwater Reservoir. There is no road in: anglers hike a trail from Trout Pond. DEC's Five Ponds plan lists a lean-to with a pit privy on the lake.
Which lakes near Salmon Lake were stocked more recently?
Hidden Lake (3.2 mi) and Peaked Mountain Lake (3.9 mi) were stocked more recently.