Splake in New York
Where splake swim in New York, and what to keep.
- 5, no more than 2 lolimit
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What New York anglers should know about splake
splake belongs to the freshwater group in New York, and the 2026 tables carry it in 1 rule table. Under statewide: 5, no more than 2 longer than 12″, with the season set at all year.
DEC fishing lists name it on 12 lake and river pages here. DEC stocked 28,270 in 2025 on 17 recorded stockings.
Keeping splake legally in New York
| Rule table | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide inland waters | Statewide | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Statewide inland waters | Statewide | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Statewide inland waters | Statewide | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations web pages (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), read October 24, 2026; figures checked twice on October 25, 2026.
Stocked splake by lake and stream
| Year | Fish stocked |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,010 |
| 2024 | 26,800 |
| 2025 | 28,270 |
data.ny.gov Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and the planned spring 2026 trout list; retrieved October 24, 2026.
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New York lakes for splake
- Stillwater Reservoir6,233 acres
- Meacham Lake1,203 acres
- Limekiln Lake465 acres
- North Lake432 acres
- Lake Ozonia409 acres
- Saint Regis Pond388 acres
- Thirteenth Lake325 acres
- Debar Pond89 acres
- Connery Pond85 acres
- Little Long Pond79 acres
- Goose Pond66 acres
- Green Pond, Franklin County65 acres
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Rivers lists, DEC trout reaches, stocking lists and state records; largest waters first.
Neighbors of splake among New York species
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Rock Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Walleyefreshwater
- Saugerfreshwater
- Northern Pikefreshwater
- Chain Pickerelfreshwater
- Muskellungefreshwater
- Tiger Muskellungefreshwater
- Yellow Perchfreshwater
- Black Crappiefreshwater
Pictures of fishing water around Splake
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Catching Splake in the Empire State: answers
What is the New York bag limit on splake?
5, no more than 2 longer than 12" under statewide, season all year; other tables set their own figures.
Where was the record splake caught in New York?
There is no DEC record entry.
What New York water is a good bet for splake?
12 water pages here list it, starting with Stillwater Reservoir, Meacham Lake and Limekiln Lake.
Where are splake stocked in New York?
Yes; the lists carry 47 rows, most fish going to West Caroga Lake.
What kind of fish is splake for DEC?
Freshwater on the DEC list.
When is splake season open in New York?
All year under statewide.
Do I need a license to fish for splake?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
How current are the splake rules here?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Find splake near you
Every listed lake and stream has its own page here.