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Lake · Hemlock, Livingston, New York

Hemlock Lake

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Location Snapshot

Hemlock Lake is a coldwater Finger Lakes lake in western New York, supporting a focused trout fishery rather than a typical mixed warmwater lake. Lake trout are the primary target, with rainbow trout adding another established coldwater opportunity and distinguishing its species mix from nearby Canadice Lake.

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Hemlock Lake.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

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

Lake trout are primary and stocked in Hemlock Lake. Rainbow trout are common and stocked. It covers 1,800 acres and reaches 91 feet.

Target species

  • Lake Trout

    Salvelinus namaycush

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: NYSDEC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Stocking information

Lake trout and rainbow trout are stocked in Hemlock Lake.

  • Lake Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · NYSDEC

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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