Suffolk County · reservoir · 19 acres
Upper Lake
Stocked 30× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Upper Lake is a reservoir in Suffolk County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
Mostly clear
81°
65°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
68°
11 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
82°
71°
11 mph
21%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 60 | 12" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 290 | 12" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 255 | 11.1" | |
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 468 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 12.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 7.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 14.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 8.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 10.3" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 470 | 9.6" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 270 | 8.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 200 | 11.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 160 | 13.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 110 | 11.2" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 420 | 9.1" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9.7" | |
| Sep 1 | Brown Trout | 470 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 50 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 260 | 9.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9.1" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 100 | 13.9" | |
When does Upper Lake get stocked?
Going by 30 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in March through May.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lower Lake1.0 mi
- Weeks Pond1.5 mi
- Spring Lake2.3 mi
- Artist Lake2.7 mi
- Pine Lake3.4 mi
- Twin Ponds4.2 mi
- Woods Hole Pond5.5 mi
- Big Fish Creek Pond5.8 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Upper Lake?+
Upper Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Suffolk County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Upper Lake get stocked?+
Going by 30 records since 2023, stocking at Upper Lake peaks in March through May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Upper 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 Lake?+
Upper Lake is a reservoir in Suffolk County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.