Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last September 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2023 · avg 4.1 in · 11 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideWest Lake fishing
West Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2023. It was stocked with Brook Trout. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2023
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.1 in
- Elevation
- 2,367 ft
Fish at West Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last September 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk How West Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2013, and 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,500
Fish stocked in 2014
3,500
Fish stocked in 2015
5,500
Fish stocked in 2017
3,500
Fish stocked in 2018
2,790
Fish stocked in 2019
4,200
Fish stocked in 2020
2,270
Fish stocked in 2021
3,500
Fish stocked in 2022
3,500
Fish stocked in 2023
3,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4 in | report |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 2,270 | 4.7 in | report |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 4,200 | 4.3 in | report |
| October 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,790 | 4.8 in | report |
| October 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4.4 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| October 2014 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 3.8 in | report |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Shore access
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Remote wilderness lake in the West Canada Lake Wilderness, reached via an 8-mile hike on the French Louie Trail from the Pillsbury Mountain trailhead. Two lean-tos and a primitive tent site sit on the shore.
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Common questions
What fish are at West Lake?
Fishing West Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 11 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2023, averaging 4.1 in.
When is West Lake stocked?
Not stocked since September 2023. No plants recorded in 2012, 2013, and 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at West Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at West Lake average 4.1 in.
How do you get on West Lake?
Shore fishing is available. Facilities include camping. Remote wilderness lake in the West Canada Lake Wilderness, reached via an 8-mile hike on the French Louie Trail from the Pillsbury Mountain trailhead. Two lean-tos and a primitive tent site sit on the shore.
Which lakes near West Lake were stocked more recently?
South Lake (0.8 mi), Cat Lake (2.5 mi), and Northrup Lake (2.7 mi) were stocked more recently. South Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, Cat Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout, and Northrup Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.