Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 2019 Best: dawn, dusk, night East Sidney Lake fishing
East Sidney Lake fishing: not stocked since June 2019. It was stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Brown Trout.
- Last stocked
- June 2019
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2015
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.5 in
- Elevation
- 1,140 ft
Fish at East Sidney Lake
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last June 2019 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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass 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 guide
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout species guide White Sucker Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
How East Sidney Lake is stocked
Ouleout Creek (4.3 mi), Otsdawa Creek (5.5 mi), Carrs Creek (6.3 mi), Otego Creek (8.3 mi), and Unadilla River (10.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2015
4,000
Fish stocked in 2016
4,000
Fish stocked in 2017
3,600
Fish stocked in 2018
4,000
Fish stocked in 2019
5,040
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Sidney Center
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Army Corps flood-control lake on Ouleout Creek. Its boat launch is at the East Sidney Dam Recreation Area on the southwest shore, run by the Town of Sidney with a beach, playground and campground, open Memorial Day to Labor Day. DEC says it is mainly fished for panfish and draws carp anglers.
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Common questions
What fish are at East Sidney Lake?
Fishing East Sidney Lake usually means Walleye. All 5 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2019, averaging 1.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Pumpkinseed, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is East Sidney Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at East Sidney Lake?
Walleye stocked at East Sidney Lake average 1.5 in.
How do you get on East Sidney Lake?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Sidney Center. Facilities include camping. Army Corps flood-control lake on Ouleout Creek. Its boat launch is at the East Sidney Dam Recreation Area on the southwest shore, run by the Town of Sidney with a beach, playground and campground, open Memorial Day to Labor Day. DEC says it is mainly fished for panfish and draws carp anglers.
Which lakes near East Sidney Lake were stocked more recently?
Ouleout Creek (4.3 mi), Otsdawa Creek (5.5 mi), Carrs Creek (6.3 mi), Otego Creek (8.3 mi), and Unadilla River (10.2 mi) were stocked more recently.