White Lake fishing

White Lake fishing: not stocked since April 2019. It was stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Walleye, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Carp.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 2019
Lake Trout
Plants on record
18
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
8.7 in
Elevation
1,323 ft

Fish at White Lake

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last April 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2019 · avg 8.9 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Lake Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last April 2019 Best: dawn

Last stocked April 2019 · avg 8.5 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn

Lake Trout species guide

How White Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

West Branch Mongaup River (3 mi), Swinging Bridge Reservoir (5.2 mi), Middle Mongaup River (5.3 mi), and Mongaup Falls Reservoir (9.4 mi) were stocked more recently. West Branch Mongaup River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Middle Mongaup River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Mongaup Falls Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout.

Fish stocked in 2011

5,820

Fish stocked in 2012

6,030

Fish stocked in 2013

5,240

Fish stocked in 2014

5,900

Fish stocked in 2015

5,880

Fish stocked in 2016

5,910

Fish stocked in 2017

5,720

Fish stocked in 2018

5,950

Fish stocked in 2019

6,030

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2019Lake Trout1,6008.5 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout4,4309 inreport
May 2018Lake Trout1,6008.4 inreport
May 2018Brown Trout4,3509.1 inreport
May 2017Lake Trout1,6009.2 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout4,1208.9 inreport
May 2016Lake Trout1,6008.9 inreport
May 2016Brown Trout4,3109 inreport
May 2015Lake Trout1,6008.8 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout4,2808.8 inreport
May 2014Lake Trout1,6009 inreport
May 2014Brown Trout4,3008.9 inreport
May 2013Lake Trout1,6008.2 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout3,6409 inreport
May 2012Lake Trout1,6007.9 inreport
May 2012Brown Trout4,4308.8 inreport
May 2011Lake Trout1,6007.9 inreport
May 2011Brown Trout4,2208.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
White Lake, NY
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Facilities
restrooms

Figure-8 lake in the Town of Bethel. DEC's hard-surface trailer launch sits near Kauneonga Lake hamlet, with parking for about 24 trailers and a sanitary facility. The lake also has a marina and boat rental. DEC's lake map gives a mean depth of about 30 feet.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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 White Lake?

Fishing White Lake is as likely for Brown Trout and Lake Trout. Each accounts for 9 of 18 plants on record. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2019, averaging 8.9 in. Lake Trout was last stocked April 2019, averaging 8.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish, and Yellow Perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is White Lake stocked?

Not stocked since April 2019.

How big are the fish stocked at White Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.7 in. Brown Trout average 8.9 in. Lake Trout average 8.5 in.

How do you get on White Lake?

There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is White Lake, NY. Facilities include restrooms. Figure-8 lake in the Town of Bethel. DEC's hard-surface trailer launch sits near Kauneonga Lake hamlet, with parking for about 24 trailers and a sanitary facility. The lake also has a marina and boat rental. DEC's lake map gives a mean depth of about 30 feet.

Which lakes near White Lake were stocked more recently?

West Branch Mongaup River (3 mi), Swinging Bridge Reservoir (5.2 mi), Middle Mongaup River (5.3 mi), and Mongaup Falls Reservoir (9.4 mi) were stocked more recently. West Branch Mongaup River is also stocked with Brown Trout, Middle Mongaup River is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Mongaup Falls Reservoir is also stocked with Brown Trout.

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