Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Sylvia Lake fishing
Sylvia Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 654 ft
Fish at Sylvia Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideSylvia Lake is located near Balmat, New York. Fish species present in the lake are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, lake trout, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, and black bullhead. There is a state owned beach launch on Route 812 between Fowler and Balmat. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Sylvia Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2012
300
Fish stocked in 2013
3,000
Fish stocked in 2014
2,370
Fish stocked in 2015
3,000
Fish stocked in 2016
3,000
Fish stocked in 2017
3,000
Fish stocked in 2018
2,610
Fish stocked in 2019
4,000
Fish stocked in 2020
2,250
Fish stocked in 2021
2,610
Fish stocked in 2022
3,000
Fish stocked in 2023
6,000
Fish stocked in 2024
3,150
Fish stocked in 2025
8,050
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| June 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 900 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 9.6 in | report |
| May 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 3,150 | 9.6 in | report |
| November 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9 in | report |
| April 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,610 | 8.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,250 | 8.5 in | report |
| June 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 2,610 | 9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 2,370 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Balmat
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC beach launch (an unimproved trailer launch) on Pumphouse Road off Route 812 between the hamlets of Fowler and Balmat, with parking for 5 cars and trailers. DEC provides the site through an agreement with the Zinc Corporation of America.
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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 Sylvia Lake?
Fishing Sylvia Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 18 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 8.8 in. Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sylvia Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Sylvia Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Sylvia Lake average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Sylvia Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Balmat. DEC beach launch (an unimproved trailer launch) on Pumphouse Road off Route 812 between the hamlets of Fowler and Balmat, with parking for 5 cars and trailers. DEC provides the site through an agreement with the Zinc Corporation of America.