Jefferson County · lake · 180 acres
Lake of the Woods
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Jefferson County, New York, stocked with Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on Nov 1, 2025. 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
Drizzle
79°
65°
9 mph
20%
Fri
Overcast
82°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
5 mph
26%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 16 | 11.5" | |
| Nov 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 22 | 25.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 930 | 6.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 520 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | 6.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 780 | 6.7" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with lake trout → · All New York waters with landlocked salmon →
Nearby waters
- Grass Lake1.9 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Muskellunge Lake2.1 mi
- Red Lake3.2 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Butterfield Lake2.3 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Jewett Creek3.4 mi
- Millsite Lake2.9 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Sixberry Lake3.4 mistocked Nov 1, 2025
- Moon Lake4.4 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 of the Woods fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake of the Woods?+
Lake of the Woods is stocked with Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Jefferson County, New York, most recently on Nov 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake of the Woods get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Lake of the Woods peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake of the Woods?+
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 of the Woods?+
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Jefferson County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Nov 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.