Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.2 in · 14 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideSpruce Lake fishing
Spruce Lake fishing is stocked with Brook Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Elevation
- 2,377 ft
Fish at Spruce Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Spruce Lake is located northwest of Piseco, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and black bullhead. There is trail access on the east shore from the Northville-Placid Trail. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Spruce Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,500
Fish stocked in 2012
2,700
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
3,900
Fish stocked in 2015
3,900
Fish stocked in 2017
3,900
Fish stocked in 2018
3,110
Fish stocked in 2019
4,680
Fish stocked in 2020
2,530
Fish stocked in 2021
3,900
Fish stocked in 2022
3,900
Fish stocked in 2023
3,900
Fish stocked in 2024
3,900
Fish stocked in 2025
3,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,530 | 4.7 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 4,680 | 4.3 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 3,110 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 4.4 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 3,900 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.7 in | report |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 2,700 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 2,500 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Piseco
- Facilities
- camping
Hike-in only. The Spruce Lake Trail leaves the trailhead parking at the end of Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and joins the Northville-Placid Trail, reaching the southeast shore after 2.7 miles. Three lean-tos and a tent site line the east shore.
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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 Spruce Lake?
Fishing Spruce Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.2 in.
When is Spruce Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Spruce Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Spruce Lake average 4.2 in.
How do you get on Spruce Lake?
The nearest town is Piseco. Facilities include camping. Hike-in only. The Spruce Lake Trail leaves the trailhead parking at the end of Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and joins the Northville-Placid Trail, reaching the southeast shore after 2.7 miles. Three lean-tos and a tent site line the east shore.