Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Ashokan Reservoir West Basin fishing
Ashokan Reservoir West Basin fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass. 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 Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+2 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8 in
- Elevation
- 587 ft
Fish at Ashokan Reservoir West Basin
Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideHow Ashokan Reservoir West Basin is stocked
No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
7,600
Fish stocked in 2012
7,980
Fish stocked in 2013
6,540
Fish stocked in 2014
7,750
Fish stocked in 2015
7,700
Fish stocked in 2016
15,520
Fish stocked in 2018
7,830
Fish stocked in 2019
7,970
Fish stocked in 2020
16,620
Fish stocked in 2021
8,370
Fish stocked in 2023
10,800
Fish stocked in 2024
8,190
Fish stocked in 2025
8,030
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 8,030 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 8,190 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 10,800 | 6.1 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 8,370 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 10,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 6,620 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 7,970 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 7,830 | 9 in | report |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 7,760 | – | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 7,760 | 9 in | report |
| April 2015 | Brown Trout | 7,700 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 7,750 | 8.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 6,540 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 7,980 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 7,600 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
The upper (west) basin of NYC's Ashokan Reservoir; water enters here first and settles before flowing over a concrete dividing weir to the East Basin. DEC lists no public boat launch. Shore access points on this basin carry DEP 'W' numbers, reached off Routes 28 and 28A.
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About Ashokan Reservoir West Basin
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Common questions
What fish are at Ashokan Reservoir West Basin?
Fishing Ashokan Reservoir West Basin usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8 in. Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Ashokan Reservoir West 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 West Basin?
Brown Trout stocked at Ashokan Reservoir West Basin average 8 in.
How do you get on Ashokan Reservoir West Basin?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The upper (west) basin of NYC's Ashokan Reservoir; water enters here first and settles before flowing over a concrete dividing weir to the East Basin. DEC lists no public boat launch. Shore access points on this basin carry DEP 'W' numbers, reached off Routes 28 and 28A.