Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk Shallow Lake fishing
Shallow Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2015. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2015
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,808 ft
Fish at Shallow Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last September 2015 Best: dawn, day, dusk Shallow Lake is located northeast of Inlet, New York. Anglers fishing here can find several species, as black bullhead, brook trout, white sucker, and smallmouth bass are present in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Shallow Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012 and 2013.
Fish stocked in 2011
300
Fish stocked in 2014
6,399
Fish stocked in 2015
6,400
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 6,400 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 2,133 | 4.4 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 4,266 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 300 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Inlet
- Facilities
- camping
At 268 acres, the largest water in DEC's Pigeon Lake Wilderness. The yellow-marked Shallow Lake Trail reaches it in 1.4 miles from Brown Tract Pond Campground or 2.1 miles from Uncas Road. There is no boat launch, so boats must be carried in. Three designated campsites.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Shallow Lake?
Fishing Shallow Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 4 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2015, averaging 4.3 in.
When is Shallow Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 2015. No plants recorded in 2012 and 2013.
How big are the fish stocked at Shallow Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Shallow Lake average 4.3 in.
How do you get on Shallow Lake?
The nearest town is Inlet. Facilities include camping. At 268 acres, the largest water in DEC's Pigeon Lake Wilderness. The yellow-marked Shallow Lake Trail reaches it in 1.4 miles from Brown Tract Pond Campground or 2.1 miles from Uncas Road. There is no boat launch, so boats must be carried in. Three designated campsites.
Which lakes near Shallow Lake were stocked more recently?
Pigeon Lake (2.4 mi), Queer Lake (3.2 mi), Eighth Lake (3.2 mi), Bug Lake (3.4 mi), and Seventh Lake (5 mi) were stocked more recently. Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Queer Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Bug Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.