Stewart Lake fishing

Stewart 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.

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Last stocked
September 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
14
Since 2011
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.3 in
Elevation
1,974 ft

Fish at Stewart Lake

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 14 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Anglers can find brook trout and sunfish in the lake. There is carry down access via a trail off Green Lake Road on the southeast shore for those looking to reach the water. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Stewart Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2016.

Fish stocked in 2011

800

Fish stocked in 2012

400

Fish stocked in 2013

400

Fish stocked in 2014

1,000

Fish stocked in 2015

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

1,000

Fish stocked in 2018

800

Fish stocked in 2019

1,200

Fish stocked in 2020

650

Fish stocked in 2021

1,000

Fish stocked in 2022

1,000

Fish stocked in 2023

1,000

Fish stocked in 2024

1,000

Fish stocked in 2025

1,000

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2025Brook Trout1,0004 inreport
September 2024Brook Trout1,0004 inreport
September 2023Brook Trout1,0004.1 inreport
September 2022Brook Trout1,0004 inreport
September 2021Brook Trout1,0004.1 inreport
October 2020Brook Trout6504.7 inreport
October 2019Brook Trout1,2004.3 inreport
October 2018Brook Trout8004.6 inreport
October 2017Brook Trout1,0005 inreport
September 2015Brook Trout1,0004.4 inreport
September 2014Brook Trout1,0003.8 inreport
September 2013Brook Trout4004.1 inreport
November 2012Brook Trout4004.2 inreport
October 2011Brook Trout8004.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Wheelerville
Facilities
camping

Hike-in lake in the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest. From the Kane Mountain Trailhead at the end of seasonal Kane Mountain Road off Green Lake Road, the Stewart and Indian Lakes Trail passes the lake, with carry-down access on the southeast shore. A designated tent site sits on the 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 Stewart Lake?

Fishing Stewart Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.3 in.

When is Stewart 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 Stewart Lake?

Brook Trout stocked at Stewart Lake average 4.3 in.

How do you get on Stewart Lake?

The nearest town is Wheelerville. Facilities include camping. Hike-in lake in the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest. From the Kane Mountain Trailhead at the end of seasonal Kane Mountain Road off Green Lake Road, the Stewart and Indian Lakes Trail passes the lake, with carry-down access on the southeast shore. A designated tent site sits on the shore.

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