Lake · Hemlock, Livingston, New York
Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake
Lake · New York
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hemlock Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Coldwater-pinned Finger Lakes water-supply lake. Honest public class is Unavailable.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lake trout are a primary Hemlock Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow trout are present on Hemlock Lake.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Deep Finger Lake with lake trout habitat and watershed access limits.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
NE Rix Road and SE Route 15A gravel ramps. Confirm current watershed access rules.
Stocking information
DEC manages Hemlock trout. Confirm current official stocking.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Coldwater pin remains. Watershed public-access rules may apply.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Hemlock, Livingston, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Hemlock
County
Livingston
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Hemlock Lake
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Finger Lakes / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 8 and watershed access rules.
Surface Area
1800 acres
Maximum Depth
91 ft
Target Species
Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Hemlock-Canadice Finger Lakes coldwater lake (about 1,800 acres; max 91 ft). NE Rix Road and SE Route 15A gravel ramps. Ordinary L-C/L-D is prohibited by the existing coldwater lake pin. City of Rochester watershed rules may apply.
