Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night DeRuyter Reservoir fishing
DeRuyter Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Rock Bass, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
Fish at DeRuyter Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
How DeRuyter Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 8 years between 2011 and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,730,000
Fish stocked in 2012
1,730,000
Fish stocked in 2021
1,728,000
Fish stocked in 2022
1,728,000
Fish stocked in 2023
1,728,000
Fish stocked in 2024
1,728,000
Fish stocked in 2025
1,728,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 1,730,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 1,730,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- DeRuyter
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
A 557-acre canal-supply reservoir on the Madison-Onondaga line. Boats launch for a fee at the DeRuyter Lake General Store, a private marina at 37 South Lake Road on the south end. Shore anglers can fish from the dam at the north end, owned by the NYS Canal Corporation.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About DeRuyter Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at DeRuyter Reservoir?
Fishing DeRuyter Reservoir usually means Walleye. All 7 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked May 2025, averaging 0.4 in. Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is DeRuyter Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 8 years between 2011 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at DeRuyter Reservoir?
Walleye stocked at DeRuyter Reservoir average 0.4 in.
How do you get on DeRuyter Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is DeRuyter. A 557-acre canal-supply reservoir on the Madison-Onondaga line. Boats launch for a fee at the DeRuyter Lake General Store, a private marina at 37 South Lake Road on the south end. Shore anglers can fish from the dam at the north end, owned by the NYS Canal Corporation.
Which lakes near DeRuyter Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Jamesville Reservoir (14.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Jamesville Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye.