Cayuga County · lake · 4,656,928 acres
Lake Ontario
Stocked 62× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Lake Ontario is a lake in Cayuga County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 15, 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
Fog
70°
65°
17 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
70°
69°
13 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
73°
69°
14 mph
45%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Brown Trout | 37,100 | 8" | |
| May 15 | Brown Trout | 48,650 | 8" | |
| May 15 | Brown Trout | 72,930 | 8" | |
| May 15 | Brown Trout | 10,600 | 8" | |
| May 15 | Brown Trout | 32,860 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 49,290 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 21,840 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 22,790 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 22,790 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 37,100 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 49,400 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 37,100 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 29,260 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 12,130 | 8.2" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 16,870 | 6.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 75,680 | 6.9" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 31,812 | 7.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 11,000 | 6.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 23,650 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 38,500 | 7.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 30,360 | 8.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 34,100 | 7.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50,490 | 7.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 25,630 | 7.9" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 20,630 | 6.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 25,630 | 7.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 22,660 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 38,500 | 8.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 25,520 | 8.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 19,250 | 7.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 23,650 | 8.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 18,500 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,376 | 7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 3,530 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,781 | 6.7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 19,470 | 8.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 3,981 | 7.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 49,110 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 14,980 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 4,500 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 30,800 | 6.8" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,000 | 7.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 22,470 | 7.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 14,980 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 40,000 | 6.3" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,850 | 6.5" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,600 | 7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 73,620 | 7.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 10,700 | 7.3" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,700 | 6.7" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 37,450 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 14,770 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 14,760 | 7.7" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,610 | 6.7" | |
| May 1 | Lake Trout | 39,661 | 6.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 33,170 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 7,690 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 24,930 | 7.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 17,130 | 7.8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 22,040 | 7.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 22,470 | 7.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 24,930 | 7.8" | |
When does Lake Ontario get stocked?
Going by 62 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Brush Creek20.7 mi
- Sandy Creek20.4 mistocked May 4, 2026
- Yanty Creek20.5 mi
- Bald Eagle Creek22.0 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 Ontario fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Ontario?+
Lake Ontario is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Cayuga County, New York, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Ontario get stocked?+
Going by 62 records since 2024, stocking at Lake Ontario peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Ontario?+
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 Ontario?+
Lake Ontario is a lake in Cayuga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.