Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Cannonsville Reservoir fishing
Cannonsville Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, and 12 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+18 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,146 ft
Fish at Cannonsville Reservoir
Brown Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide Alewife Confirmed present
Fallfish Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
Longnose Sucker Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Emerald Shiner Confirmed present
Margined Madtom Confirmed present
Slimy Sculpin Confirmed present
How Cannonsville Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
6,330
Fish stocked in 2012
9,750
Fish stocked in 2013
5,450
Fish stocked in 2014
6,460
Fish stocked in 2015
6,420
Fish stocked in 2016
12,940
Fish stocked in 2018
6,520
Fish stocked in 2019
6,640
Fish stocked in 2020
50,520
Fish stocked in 2021
14,480
Fish stocked in 2023
6,380
Fish stocked in 2024
6,820
Fish stocked in 2025
6,690
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 6,690 | 7.2 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 6,820 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 6,380 | 8.8 in | report |
| November 2021 | Brown Trout | 7,500 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 6,980 | 9 in | report |
| November 2020 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 25,000 | 3 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 5,520 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 6,640 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 6,520 | 9.1 in | report |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 6,470 | – | report |
| March 2016 | Brown Trout | 6,470 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 6,420 | 8.8 in | report |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 6,460 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 5,450 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,100 | 8.9 in | report |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 6,650 | 9 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 6,330 | 9.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Deposit
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
Most of the shoreline is reachable through NYC DEP land. DEP's hand-carry launch sites include Dry Brook, Speedwell, Roods Creek, Apex Bridge, Dryden Brook, Fish Brook and Beers Brook; no trailer ramps. Portable privies at most launch sites.
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About Cannonsville Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Cannonsville Reservoir?
Fishing Cannonsville Reservoir usually means Brown Trout. All 18 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.3 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch, plus 14 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cannonsville Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Cannonsville Reservoir?
Brown Trout stocked at Cannonsville Reservoir average 8.3 in.
How do you get on Cannonsville Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Deposit. Facilities include restrooms. Most of the shoreline is reachable through NYC DEP land. DEP's hand-carry launch sites include Dry Brook, Speedwell, Roods Creek, Apex Bridge, Dryden Brook, Fish Brook and Beers Brook; no trailer ramps. Portable privies at most launch sites.
Which lakes near Cannonsville Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Launt Pond (13.3 mi) was stocked more recently.