Lewis County · lake · 1,416 acres
Lake Bonaparte
Stocked 5× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Bonaparte is a lake in Lewis County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
78°
63°
8 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
81°
59°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
7 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,060 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,870 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,030 | 8.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 1,570 | 6.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 3,090 | 8.7" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Dobson Creek1.1 mi
- Benton Pond1.2 mi
- Snake Pond1.4 mi
- Mud Pond1.3 mi
- Marsh Pond1.2 mistocked Aug 1, 2023
- Duck Pond1.3 mi
- Green Pond1.5 mi
- Bullhead Pond1.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Bonaparte fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Bonaparte?+
Lake Bonaparte is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout in Lewis County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Bonaparte get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Bonaparte peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Bonaparte?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Bonaparte?+
Lake Bonaparte is a lake in Lewis County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.