Fishing Stoneman Lake occupies a small, 80-acre basin with an average depth of 8 to 10 feet. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for with its earthy, unspoiled beauty, crisp fresh air, and productive fishing. It is fishing hot spot for pugnacious Northern Pike, scrappy Yellow Perch and Sunfish. Readily noticeable upon arrival are the sentinel-like cattail reeds that encircle the lake. These reeds create limited access for fishing from shore.
Most anglers use canoes or small aluminum boats.
The Pike and Yellow Perch, who are year-round residents, thrive in the weedy bulrush and milfoil. These same conditions make swimming difficult. There is only one shallow, gravel launch at the northwest end of the lake. Boats are restricted to one single electric motor. Canoes, cartoppers and inflatables work well on this body of water.