Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Ashokan Reservoir East Basin fishing
Ashokan Reservoir East Basin fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.1 in
- Elevation
- 582 ft
Fish at Ashokan Reservoir East Basin
Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guideHow Ashokan Reservoir East Basin is stocked
No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
8,440
Fish stocked in 2012
8,870
Fish stocked in 2013
7,270
Fish stocked in 2014
8,610
Fish stocked in 2015
8,560
Fish stocked in 2016
17,240
Fish stocked in 2018
8,700
Fish stocked in 2019
8,860
Fish stocked in 2020
17,360
Fish stocked in 2021
9,300
Fish stocked in 2023
10,800
Fish stocked in 2024
9,100
Fish stocked in 2025
8,920
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 8,920 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 10,800 | 6.1 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 9,300 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 7,360 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 8,860 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 8,700 | 9 in | report |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,620 | – | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 8,620 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 8,560 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 8,610 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 7,270 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 8,870 | 9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 8,440 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
The East Basin of NYC's Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskills; DEC lists no public boat launch. Shore access points on this basin carry DEP 'E' numbers. The Ashokan Rail Trail's Woodstock Dike trailhead (1285 NY-28, Hurley) sits at this east end.
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About Ashokan Reservoir East Basin
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Common questions
What fish are at Ashokan Reservoir East Basin?
Fishing Ashokan Reservoir East Basin usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.1 in. Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ashokan Reservoir East Basin stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Ashokan Reservoir East Basin?
Brown Trout stocked at Ashokan Reservoir East Basin average 8.1 in.
How do you get on Ashokan Reservoir East Basin?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The East Basin of NYC's Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskills; DEC lists no public boat launch. Shore access points on this basin carry DEP 'E' numbers. The Ashokan Rail Trail's Woodstock Dike trailhead (1285 NY-28, Hurley) sits at this east end.