Fishing lakes in Tompkins County
7 lakes on record in Tompkins County, New York. Brown Trout is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Enfield Creek. Ithaca has at least 2 lakes on this list as its nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- October 2025
- Enfield Creek
- Lakes
- 7
- Plants
- 203
- Species stocked
- 4
Lakes in Tompkins County
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Fishing near Ithaca
Stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
Shore access at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Inlet | 25 plants | May 2025 | |
| Fall Creek | 39 plants | April 2025 | |
| Buttermilk Creek | 10 plants | March 2020 |
Other lakes in Tompkins County
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Creek | 42 plants | October 2025 | |
| Salmon Creek | 58 plants | October 2025 | |
| Virgil Creek | 28 plants | April 2025 | |
| West Branch Cayuga Inlet | 1 plant | May 2011 |
Species stocked in Tompkins County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 123 | 5 |
| Rainbow Trout | 69 | 4 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 7 | 1 |
| Brook Trout | 4 | 1 |
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Tompkins County?
7 lakes in Tompkins County, New York.
What fish are stocked most in Tompkins County?
Brown Trout is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Enfield Creek.