Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night East Branch Reservoir fishing
East Branch Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Yellow Perch, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2020, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 411 ft
Fish at East Branch Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
White Perch Confirmed present 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideHow East Branch Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2021 and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2020
10,500
Fish stocked in 2022
10,500
Fish stocked in 2024
10,500
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Brewster
- Shore access
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
NYC DEP water-supply reservoir in the Town of Southeast near the village of Brewster, held back by the Sodom Dam at its west end. DEP's angler map marks eight numbered shore access points (EB 1 to EB 8). Fishing needs a free DEP access permit; boats must be DEP-registered rowboats.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About East Branch Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at East Branch Reservoir?
Fishing East Branch Reservoir usually means Walleye. All 3 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is East Branch Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2020, most often in June. No plants recorded in 2021 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at East Branch Reservoir?
Walleye stocked at East Branch Reservoir average 1.6 in.
How do you get on East Branch Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available and no fee is required. The nearest town is Brewster. NYC DEP water-supply reservoir in the Town of Southeast near the village of Brewster, held back by the Sodom Dam at its west end. DEP's angler map marks eight numbered shore access points (EB 1 to EB 8). Fishing needs a free DEP access permit; boats must be DEP-registered rowboats.
Which lakes near East Branch Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Bog Brook Reservoir (1.2 mi), Lake Gilead (5 mi), Croton Falls Reservoir (5.1 mi), and Titicus Reservoir (5.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Titicus Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye.