Splake Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8 in · 15 plants
Splake species guideWest Caroga Lake fishing
West Caroga Lake fishing has Splake and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Splake
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 2 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.1 in
- Elevation
- 1,451 ft
Fish at West Caroga Lake
Splake Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last May 2016 Best: dawn, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel 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 guide
Lake Whitefish Confirmed present 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
How West Caroga Lake is stocked
East Caroga Lake (1 mi), Canada Lake (2.5 mi), Prairie Lake (3.1 mi), Stewart Lake (3.5 mi), and Otter Lake (3.6 mi) were stocked more recently. East Caroga Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Canada Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2012
4,100
Fish stocked in 2013
5,200
Fish stocked in 2014
5,200
Fish stocked in 2015
4,730
Fish stocked in 2016
4,380
Fish stocked in 2017
3,690
Fish stocked in 2018
4,630
Fish stocked in 2019
5,200
Fish stocked in 2020
5,200
Fish stocked in 2021
2,300
Fish stocked in 2022
5,200
Fish stocked in 2023
4,840
Fish stocked in 2024
6,740
Fish stocked in 2025
6,270
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Splake | 6,270 | 7.7 in | report |
| October 2024 | Splake | 1,500 | 5.6 in | report |
| April 2024 | Splake | 5,240 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2023 | Splake | 4,840 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2022 | Splake | 5,200 | 8 in | report |
| April 2021 | Splake | 2,300 | 8.3 in | report |
| April 2020 | Splake | 5,200 | 7.7 in | report |
| April 2019 | Splake | 5,200 | 8 in | report |
| May 2018 | Splake | 4,630 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Splake | 3,690 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2016 | Splake | 4,100 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2016 | Rainbow Trout | 280 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2015 | Splake | 4,730 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2014 | Splake | 5,200 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Splake | 5,200 | 7.7 in | report |
| May 2012 | Splake | 4,100 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Caroga Lake
- Boat ramp
- Yes
The shoreline is mostly private with seasonal camps. Boaters reach the lake from the DEC launch in the Caroga Lake Campground on East Caroga Lake off Route 29A, about nine miles northwest of Gloversville, with parking for about 15 cars and trailers.
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Common questions
What fish are at West Caroga Lake?
Fishing West Caroga Lake usually means Splake: Splake accounts for 15 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Splake was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2016, averaging 8.6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is West Caroga Lake stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2012, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at West Caroga Lake?
Stocked fish average 8.1 in. Splake average 8 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.6 in.
How do you get on West Caroga Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Caroga Lake. The shoreline is mostly private with seasonal camps. Boaters reach the lake from the DEC launch in the Caroga Lake Campground on East Caroga Lake off Route 29A, about nine miles northwest of Gloversville, with parking for about 15 cars and trailers.
Which lakes near West Caroga Lake were stocked more recently?
East Caroga Lake (1 mi), Canada Lake (2.5 mi), Prairie Lake (3.1 mi), Stewart Lake (3.5 mi), and Otter Lake (3.6 mi) were stocked more recently. East Caroga Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Canada Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.