Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Sucker Lake fishing
Sucker Lake fishing has Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, and White Sucker. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.6 in
- Elevation
- 1,399 ft
Fish at Sucker Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Anglers visiting this lake can expect to find species such as white sucker, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, and black bullhead. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Sucker Lake is stocked
Round Lake (5 mi), Streeter Lake (5.5 mi), Nicks Pond (7.9 mi), and Silver Dawn Lake (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
420
Fish stocked in 2012
440
Fish stocked in 2013
360
Fish stocked in 2014
430
Fish stocked in 2015
430
Fish stocked in 2016
430
Fish stocked in 2017
410
Fish stocked in 2018
440
Fish stocked in 2019
440
Fish stocked in 2020
370
Fish stocked in 2021
970
Fish stocked in 2022
430
Fish stocked in 2023
430
Fish stocked in 2024
450
Fish stocked in 2025
450
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 450 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 450 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Brown Trout | 430 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Brown Trout | 970 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 370 | 8 in | report |
| April 2019 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Brown Trout | 410 | 7.8 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.1 in | report |
| June 2015 | Brown Trout | 430 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 430 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 360 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 440 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 420 | 8.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Fine
- Boat ramp
- No
DEC launch for small boats on a gravel access road off Sucker Lake Road (via Ridge Road from Route 3), parking for 3 to 5 cars. The 89-acre lake is shallow, 10 feet at most.
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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 Sucker Lake?
Fishing Sucker Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sucker Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Sucker Lake?
Brown Trout stocked at Sucker Lake average 8.6 in.
How do you get on Sucker Lake?
There is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Fine. DEC launch for small boats on a gravel access road off Sucker Lake Road (via Ridge Road from Route 3), parking for 3 to 5 cars. The 89-acre lake is shallow, 10 feet at most.
Which lakes near Sucker Lake were stocked more recently?
Round Lake (5 mi), Streeter Lake (5.5 mi), Nicks Pond (7.9 mi), and Silver Dawn Lake (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently.