Dansville Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Dansville Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Alewife, and Brown Bullhead, and 3 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.

Last stocked

April 1, 2012

Plants on record

2

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

9.3 in

Elevation

939 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Dansville
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No

DEC-managed impoundment on Little Mill Creek off Mendoleine Road in the Town of Wayland, east of the Village of Dansville. Shoreline fishing access only; permit required from the Village of Dansville Water Department. Boating and ice fishing are prohibited.

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How Dansville Reservoir is stocked

Sugar Creek (5.7 mi), Springwater Creek (8.7 mi), Bennett Creek (8.7 mi), Hemlock Lake (12.3 mi), and Canadice Lake (12.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Springwater Creek is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Dansville Reservoir

Fishing Dansville Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 2 plants
Plants
2 of 2
Last stocked
April 1, 2012
Average length
9.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Dansville Reservoir

The 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.

Sources: dec.ny.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that aquatic plants are very abundant throughout this reservoir. Use of the reservoir requires a permit from the Village of Dansville Water Department. Additionally, only shoreline access is permitted, and both boating and ice fishing are prohibited.

Fish stocked per year

  • 6002011
  • 6002012

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 600 9.4 in report
April 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 600 9.2 in report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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