Clinton County · lake · 2,550 acres
Upper Chateaugay Lake
Stocked 4× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Upper Chateaugay Lake is a lake in Clinton County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on Oct 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
74°
60°
9 mph
19%
Fri
Fog
76°
58°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
78°
61°
5 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 30,860 | 6.2" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,020 | 8.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 5,180 | 7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 4,350 | 7" | |
Angler reports
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Mountain Pond Stream1.1 mi
- Separator Brook1.2 mi
- Rocky Brook1.3 mi
- Middle Kiln Brook1.7 mi
- Ouleout Creek1.7 mi
- Rocky Brook2.5 mi
- Standish Brook2.7 mi
- Bradley Brook2.1 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.
Upper Chateaugay Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Chateaugay Lake?+
Upper Chateaugay Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout in Clinton County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Upper Chateaugay Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2024, stocking at Upper Chateaugay Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Upper Chateaugay Lake?+
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 Upper Chateaugay Lake?+
Upper Chateaugay Lake is a lake in Clinton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.