Chenango Lake fishing

Chenango Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Rock Bass, and dusk for Pumpkinseed Sunfish.

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Last stocked
May 2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
45
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
9.2 in
Elevation
882 ft

Fish at Chenango Lake

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 45 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 2025 · avg 9.2 in · 45 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Chenango Lake, located in Chenango Valley State Park, offers fishing for various species including rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rock bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, and brown bullhead. The lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout, and most anglers target them in the spring and early summer after stocking. Access is available via shore and boat rental. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Chenango Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

11,100

Fish stocked in 2012

11,100

Fish stocked in 2013

11,100

Fish stocked in 2014

8,770

Fish stocked in 2015

11,100

Fish stocked in 2016

11,100

Fish stocked in 2017

11,100

Fish stocked in 2018

9,660

Fish stocked in 2019

11,100

Fish stocked in 2020

8,330

Fish stocked in 2021

9,660

Fish stocked in 2022

11,100

Fish stocked in 2023

11,100

Fish stocked in 2024

11,660

Fish stocked in 2025

11,660

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 2025Rainbow Trout3,15010.4 inreport
April 2025Rainbow Trout3,1509.2 inreport
March 2025Rainbow Trout5,3609.7 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout3,1509.4 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout3,1509.7 inreport
March 2024Rainbow Trout5,3609.3 inreport
May 2023Rainbow Trout3,0008.9 inreport
April 2023Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
March 2023Rainbow Trout5,1008.6 inreport
May 2022Rainbow Trout3,0009.5 inreport
April 2022Rainbow Trout3,00010 inreport
March 2022Rainbow Trout5,1009 inreport
May 2021Rainbow Trout2,61010 inreport
April 2021Rainbow Trout2,6108.9 inreport
March 2021Rainbow Trout4,4408.4 inreport
April 2020Rainbow Trout2,2509.4 inreport
March 2020Rainbow Trout3,8309 inreport
March 2020Rainbow Trout2,2509 inreport
May 2019Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
April 2019Rainbow Trout3,0008.9 inreport
March 2019Rainbow Trout5,1008.8 inreport
May 2018Rainbow Trout2,6109.7 inreport
April 2018Rainbow Trout2,6109.3 inreport
March 2018Rainbow Trout4,4409 inreport
May 2017Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
April 2017Rainbow Trout3,0009.2 inreport
March 2017Rainbow Trout5,1008.8 inreport
May 2016Rainbow Trout3,0009.5 inreport
April 2016Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
March 2016Rainbow Trout5,1009 inreport
May 2015Rainbow Trout3,0009.5 inreport
April 2015Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
March 2015Rainbow Trout5,1009 inreport
May 2014Rainbow Trout2,3709.3 inreport
April 2014Rainbow Trout2,3709.7 inreport
March 2014Rainbow Trout4,0309.3 inreport
May 2013Rainbow Trout3,0009.8 inreport
April 2013Rainbow Trout3,0009 inreport
March 2013Rainbow Trout5,1008.7 inreport
May 2012Rainbow Trout3,0009.4 inreport
April 2012Rainbow Trout3,0009.3 inreport
March 2012Rainbow Trout5,1008.9 inreport
May 2011Rainbow Trout3,0009.2 inreport
April 2011Rainbow Trout3,0009.2 inreport
March 2011Rainbow Trout5,1008.7 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Chenango Forks
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No

In Chenango Valley State Park near Chenango Forks. Shore fishing, plus launching for car-top boats, kayaks and canoes a short carry from the parking area; there is no trailer launch. The park boathouse rents rowboats, kayaks and paddleboards in season.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Chenango Lake

A fair amount of rooted aquatic vegetation exists throughout much of Chenango Lake. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, because of the aquatic vegetation, weedless lures are recommended when fishing for largemouth bass. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Genegantslet Creek 6.2 mi last stocked April 2025 East Branch Nanticoke Creek 10.3 mi last stocked March 2025 Otselic River 10.6 mi last stocked March 2025 Dudley Creek 13.1 mi last stocked March 2025 Greenwood Lake 14.1 mi last stocked April 2025

Public land at Chenango Lake

Chenango Lake is inside Chenango Valley State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Chenango Lake?

Fishing Chenango Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 45 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 9.2 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Chenango Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April.

How big are the fish stocked at Chenango Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Chenango Lake average 9.2 in.

How do you get on Chenango Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Chenango Forks. In Chenango Valley State Park near Chenango Forks. Shore fishing, plus launching for car-top boats, kayaks and canoes a short carry from the parking area; there is no trailer launch. The park boathouse rents rowboats, kayaks and paddleboards in season.

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