Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Last stocked September 2025 · avg 4.3 in · 14 plants
Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guideWilcox Lake fishing
Wilcox Lake fishing has Brook Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- September 2025
- Brook Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 4.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,444 ft
Fish at Wilcox Lake
Brook Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last September 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Wilcox Lake, located west of Bakertown, New York, is the largest body of water in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. Fish species present in the lake include brook trout, white sucker, and brown bullhead. There is carry down access via trails for anglers. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Wilcox Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
3,500
Fish stocked in 2012
1,500
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
4,700
Fish stocked in 2015
4,700
Fish stocked in 2017
4,700
Fish stocked in 2018
3,750
Fish stocked in 2019
4,900
Fish stocked in 2020
3,050
Fish stocked in 2021
4,700
Fish stocked in 2022
4,700
Fish stocked in 2023
4,700
Fish stocked in 2024
4,700
Fish stocked in 2025
4,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.2 in | report |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.2 in | report |
| October 2023 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.1 in | report |
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4 in | report |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 3.9 in | report |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,050 | 4 in | report |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 4,900 | 4.5 in | report |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 3,750 | 4.3 in | report |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 5 in | report |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 4.6 in | report |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 4,700 | 3.7 in | report |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4.1 in | report |
| November 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.5 in | report |
| October 2011 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Bakertown
- Boat ramp
- No
- Facilities
- camping
Largest water in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, reached only on foot. The 5.2-mile Willis-Wilcox Trail runs from Pumpkin Hollow Road or Harrisburg Road (parking at 43.3750, -74.2204). The unmarked 0.8-mile Wilcox Shoreline Trail leads to two lean-tos on the lake.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Wilcox Lake
Anglers should note that the lake is only accessible via hiking trails. This means that access is for carrying down equipment. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Wilcox Lake?
Fishing Wilcox Lake usually means Brook Trout. All 14 plants on record are Brook Trout. Brook Trout was last stocked September 2025, averaging 4.3 in.
When is Wilcox Lake stocked?
Last stocked September 2025. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in September and October. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Wilcox Lake?
Brook Trout stocked at Wilcox Lake average 4.3 in.
How do you get on Wilcox Lake?
There is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Bakertown. Facilities include camping. Largest water in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, reached only on foot. The 5.2-mile Willis-Wilcox Trail runs from Pumpkin Hollow Road or Harrisburg Road (parking at 43.3750, -74.2204). The unmarked 0.8-mile Wilcox Shoreline Trail leads to two lean-tos on the lake.