Twitchell Lake fishing

Twitchell Lake fishing has Brook Trout, Lake Trout, and Atlantic Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Brown Bullhead and Yellow Perch. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, dawn for Lake Trout, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.

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Last stocked
November 2025
Brook Trout
Plants on record
33
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.4 in
Elevation
2,052 ft

Fish at Twitchell Lake

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Brook Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last November 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked November 2025 · avg 7.9 in · 22 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last May 2018 Best: dawn

Last stocked May 2018 · avg 5.9 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

Twitchell Lake is located northeast of Big Moose, New York. Fish species present include brook trout, brown bullhead, and yellow perch. Although it was once a quality brook trout water, the introduction of yellow perch has changed the dynamics of the fishery. A few brook trout are still available, along with good numbers of yellow perch. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Twitchell Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

3,070

Fish stocked in 2012

1,920

Fish stocked in 2013

3,440

Fish stocked in 2014

6,000

Fish stocked in 2015

10,750

Fish stocked in 2016

9,000

Fish stocked in 2017

4,000

Fish stocked in 2018

4,700

Fish stocked in 2019

8,000

Fish stocked in 2020

2,000

Fish stocked in 2021

960

Fish stocked in 2022

17,380

Fish stocked in 2023

2,360

Fish stocked in 2024

2,600

Fish stocked in 2025

7,060

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
November 2025Brook Trout3,0006.5 inreport
October 2025Brook Trout3,6504.5 inreport
May 2025Atlantic Salmon4106.75 inreport
May 2024Atlantic Salmon4007.4 inreport
May 2024Brook Trout2,2009.5 inreport
May 2023Brook Trout2,0008.8 inreport
May 2023Atlantic Salmon3606.8 inreport
October 2022Brook Trout15,0004.5 inreport
May 2022Atlantic Salmon3807 inreport
May 2022Brook Trout2,0008 inreport
May 2021Brook Trout9608.5 inreport
April 2020Brook Trout2,0007.8 inreport
October 2019Brook Trout5,0004 inreport
June 2019Brook Trout1,0009.3 inreport
June 2019Brook Trout2,0007.9 inreport
June 2018Brook Trout7009.1 inreport
June 2018Brook Trout2,0009.1 inreport
May 2018Lake Trout2,0006.4 inreport
June 2017Brook Trout2,0009 inreport
May 2017Brook Trout2,0008.6 inreport
November 2016Lake Trout4,000–report
November 2016Brook Trout5,000–report
September 2015Brook Trout7,0004.6 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout2,0006.3 inreport
May 2015Brook Trout1,7509.3 inreport
June 2014Lake Trout2,0002.8 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout2,0006.8 inreport
May 2014Brook Trout2,0009.7 inreport
June 2013Lake Trout1,4406.9 inreport
May 2013Brook Trout2,0009.3 inreport
May 2012Brook Trout1,9209 inreport
May 2011Lake Trout1,2006 inreport
April 2011Brook Trout1,8708.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Big Moose
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC beach launch off Twitchell Road, an unimproved launch that takes trailers, with parking for 3 cars with trailers and 5 more cars. The 150-acre lake averages about 10 feet deep with a 38-foot maximum.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Twitchell Lake

According to the NYSDEC, Twitchell Lake was once a quality brook trout water, but the introduction of yellow perch has changed the dynamics of the fishery. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

South Pond 0.5 mi last stocked September 2025 Razorback Pond 1.7 mi last stocked September 2025 Big Moose Lake 2.3 mi last stocked April 2025 Moss Lake 4.8 mi last stocked May 2024 Queer Lake 5.1 mi last stocked September 2021

Common questions

What fish are at Twitchell Lake?

Fishing Twitchell Lake usually means Brook Trout: Brook Trout accounts for 22 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout and one more. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2025, averaging 7.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked May 2018, averaging 5.9 in. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 7 in. Brown Bullhead and Yellow Perch are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Twitchell Lake stocked?

Last stocked November 2025. It is stocked about 2.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.

How big are the fish stocked at Twitchell Lake?

Stocked fish average 7.4 in. Brook Trout average 7.9 in. Lake Trout average 5.9 in. Atlantic Salmon average 7 in.

How do you get on Twitchell Lake?

There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Big Moose. DEC beach launch off Twitchell Road, an unimproved launch that takes trailers, with parking for 3 cars with trailers and 5 more cars. The 150-acre lake averages about 10 feet deep with a 38-foot maximum.

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