Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2012 Best: dawn, dusk Dansville Reservoir fishing
Dansville Reservoir fishing: not stocked since April 2012. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Alewife, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, and 2 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dusk and night for Brown Bullhead, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- April 2012
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.3 in
- Elevation
- 939 ft
Fish at Dansville Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last April 2012 Best: dawn, dusk Alewife Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guideThe Dansville Reservoir is an approximately 45 acre man-made impoundment, offering good fishing for largemouth bass, northern pike, brown bullheads and panfish. A few trout from past stocking may still be available. For largemouth bass, anglers should concentrate on structure and vegetation, and spinner baits, plastic worms, and tube baits work well. Try fishing weed edges with jerk baits, large shiners, or large chubs for targeting northern pike. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Dansville Reservoir is stocked
Sugar Creek (5.7 mi), Springwater Creek (8.7 mi), Hemlock Lake (12.3 mi), Canadice Lake (12.4 mi), and Newville Creek (13.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Springwater Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Newville Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2011
600
Fish stocked in 2012
600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Dansville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
A 45-acre man-made impoundment on Little Mill Creek off Mendoleine Road, east of the Village of Dansville, with 0.9 miles of shoreline. The Village of Dansville Water Department controls access, and DEC describes it as shoreline access only. Aquatic plants are very abundant.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Dansville Reservoir
Anglers should be aware that aquatic plants are very abundant throughout this reservoir. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Dansville Reservoir?
Fishing Dansville Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2012, averaging 9.3 in. Alewife, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, and Largemouth Bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dansville Reservoir stocked?
Not stocked since April 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at Dansville Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Dansville Reservoir average 9.3 in.
How do you get on Dansville Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Dansville. A 45-acre man-made impoundment on Little Mill Creek off Mendoleine Road, east of the Village of Dansville, with 0.9 miles of shoreline. The Village of Dansville Water Department controls access, and DEC describes it as shoreline access only. Aquatic plants are very abundant.
Which lakes near Dansville Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Sugar Creek (5.7 mi), Springwater Creek (8.7 mi), Hemlock Lake (12.3 mi), Canadice Lake (12.4 mi), and Newville Creek (13.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Springwater Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Newville Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.