Lake Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn Upper Chateaugay Lake fishing
Upper Chateaugay Lake fishing has Lake Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Smelt, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October. Species guides list dawn for Lake Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.9 in
- Elevation
- 1,308 ft
Fish at Upper Chateaugay Lake
Lake Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn 
Brown Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Landlocked Atlantic Salmon Confirmed present 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Rainbow Smelt Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Rainbow Smelt species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Upper Chateaugay Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,900
Fish stocked in 2013
6,500
Fish stocked in 2014
8,930
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
2,820
Fish stocked in 2017
5,000
Fish stocked in 2018
5,000
Fish stocked in 2019
5,000
Fish stocked in 2020
7,000
Fish stocked in 2021
4,700
Fish stocked in 2022
5,000
Fish stocked in 2024
8,350
Fish stocked in 2025
38,060
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Brook Trout | 30,860 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 2025 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Lake Trout | 5,180 | 7 in | report |
| November 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 12 in | report |
| November 2024 | Lake Trout | 3,000 | 5.7 in | report |
| April 2024 | Lake Trout | 4,350 | 7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 7 in | report |
| October 2021 | Lake Trout | 4,700 | 5.1 in | report |
| October 2020 | Lake Trout | 2,000 | 5.4 in | report |
| March 2020 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2019 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.6 in | report |
| May 2018 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.9 in | report |
| April 2017 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Lake Trout | 2,820 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2015 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.4 in | report |
| June 2014 | Lake Trout | 3,930 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2014 | Lake Trout | 5,000 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2013 | Lake Trout | 6,500 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2011 | Lake Trout | 2,900 | 6.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Merrill
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms
The DEC launch is off Route 374 in the Chateaugay Narrows, about a mile north of the lake: a hard-surface ramp and dock, listed by DEC as a wheelchair-accessible trailered launch, with parking for 25 cars and trailers. The narrows are navigable down to the lake. Private homes line the east shore.
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Common questions
What fish are at Upper Chateaugay Lake?
Fishing Upper Chateaugay Lake usually means Lake Trout: Lake Trout accounts for 16 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 6.5 in. Brown Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 10.3 in. Brook Trout was last stocked October 2025, averaging 6.2 in. Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upper Chateaugay Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011, most often in April and October. No plants recorded in 2012 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Upper Chateaugay Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.9 in. Lake Trout average 6.5 in. Brown Trout average 10.3 in. Brook Trout average 6.2 in.
How do you get on Upper Chateaugay Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Merrill. Facilities include dock and restrooms. The DEC launch is off Route 374 in the Chateaugay Narrows, about a mile north of the lake: a hard-surface ramp and dock, listed by DEC as a wheelchair-accessible trailered launch, with parking for 25 cars and trailers. The narrows are navigable down to the lake. Private homes line the east shore.