Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk Upton Lake fishing
Upton Lake fishing: not stocked since May 2018. It was stocked with Brown Trout. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Sunfish. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2018
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 8
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.8 in
- Elevation
- 302 ft
Fish at Upton Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last May 2018 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Upton Lake, near Millbrook, NY, provides fishing access for anglers. The lake is home to several fish species, including Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Blue Gill, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Access is available for fishing purposes only. (fishhudsonvalley.com, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Upton Lake is stocked
Stissing Pond (9.5 mi), Black Creek (10.6 mi), Crum Elbow Creek (10.8 mi), Webatuck Creek (11.1 mi), and Rondout Creek (11.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Black Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, Crum Elbow Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, Webatuck Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Rondout Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
590
Fish stocked in 2012
620
Fish stocked in 2013
510
Fish stocked in 2014
610
Fish stocked in 2015
600
Fish stocked in 2016
600
Fish stocked in 2017
580
Fish stocked in 2018
610
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 610 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 580 | 9.2 in | report |
| April 2016 | Brown Trout | 600 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 600 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 610 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 510 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 620 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 590 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Stanford
- Boat ramp
- No
DEC lists a hand launch at this 46-acre lake, where boats are carried to the water. DEC's lake map marks the access point at the southwest end and shows depths to about 55 feet. DEC lists the access owner as private.
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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 Upton Lake?
Fishing Upton Lake usually means Brown Trout. All 8 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2018, averaging 8.8 in. Largemouth Bass and Sunfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Upton Lake stocked?
Not stocked since May 2018.
How big are the fish stocked at Upton Lake?
Brown Trout stocked at Upton Lake average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Upton Lake?
There is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Stanford. DEC lists a hand launch at this 46-acre lake, where boats are carried to the water. DEC's lake map marks the access point at the southwest end and shows depths to about 55 feet. DEC lists the access owner as private.
Which lakes near Upton Lake were stocked more recently?
Stissing Pond (9.5 mi), Black Creek (10.6 mi), Crum Elbow Creek (10.8 mi), Webatuck Creek (11.1 mi), and Rondout Creek (11.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Black Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, Crum Elbow Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, Webatuck Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Rondout Creek is also stocked with Brown Trout.