Lake Trout Fishing in New York
Top 4 lakes ranked by stocking volume
New York stocks lake trout in 4 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Lake Trout
Lake trout are the deep-water apex of cold northern lakes. Heavy spoons and tubes near bottom in summer; shallower in spring and late fall.
Best seasons: spring, fall. Active water-temp range: 42–55°F.
Productive techniques
- jigging spoons in deep water
- lead-core trolling
- vertical jigging tubes near bottom
Top Lake Trout lakes in New York
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seneca Lake | Schuyler | 43,343 | 48,120 |
| 2 | Lake Champlain | Clinton | 271,000 | 46,009 |
| 3 | Lake George | Warren | 28,000 | 40,851 |
| 4 | Cayuga Lake | Tompkins | 42,956 | 22,707 |
Gear for Lake Trout
Tackle that consistently produces. Amazon Associate links — we earn from qualifying purchases.
- rod: Medium-heavy jigging rod
- lure: Jigging spoons 1-2 oz
- lure: Tubes (5 inch white)
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