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Fishing Allen Lake: what the data says
58-acre lake near Allen. The lake tops out around 20 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 51 acres wrapped in 1.1 miles of bank. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.1) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. 56% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water.
Largemouth Bass fishing at Allen Lake
Early season largemouth bass use the shallows, holding in 2 to 10 ft. Summer is a 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 6 to 20 ft one. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Pumpkinseed fishing at Allen Lake
Spring puts pumpkinseed in skinny water — 1 to 8 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 10 ft, wintering in 6 to 18 ft. Spring pumpkinseed concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft | dusk & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 4 to 14 ft | dusk & dawn | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 18 ft | dawn | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Bluegill fishing at Allen Lake
Spring bluegill on Allen Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. By summer they slide out to 4 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 3 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Allen Lake
Spring brown bullhead on Allen Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 20 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Back-bay flat (7 ft) | |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (20 ft) |
Brown Trout fishing at Allen Lake
Start shallow in spring: brown trout sit in 2 to 20 ft that time of year. The depth story barely changes: 6 to 20 ft through summer, 3 to 20 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Shoreline break, a drop-off in the 10-ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in after dark and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | night & dawn | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 3 to 20 ft | dusk & dawn | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Brook Trout fishing at Allen Lake
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 20 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 20 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 10 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Allen Lake stocking report
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | Brown Trout | 580 | ~12" |
| 2026* | Brook Trout | 3,080 | ~8" |
| 2026* | Rainbow Trout | 2,910 | ~8" |
| October 2025* | Brook Trout | 150 | ~13" |
| October 2025* | Brook Trout | 180 | ~19.6" |
| September 2025* | Brook Trout | 600 | ~4.6" |
| April 2025* | Brown Trout | 690 | ~13.5" |
| October 2024* | Brook Trout | 100 | ~13.6" |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: NYSDEC fish-stocking lists, retrieved 2026-07-29.
Allen Lake fishing regulations
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New York waters are set by the New York DEC — and special regulations can apply to Allen Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New York fishing regulations →
Common questions
How deep is Allen Lake?
Allen Lake is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Allen Lake?
Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill, brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead on Allen Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Allen Lake?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
When is the best time to fish Allen Lake?
For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Is Allen Lake stocked with fish?
Yes — per NYSDEC fish-stocking lists records, Allen Lake was most recently stocked 2026 with 580 brown trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
What are the fishing regulations for Allen Lake?
Fishing on Allen Lake is regulated by the New York DEC. Check the official New York regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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