East Sidney Lake fishing

Fishing at East Sidney Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye. It is stocked about once a year since 2015, most often in June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2019

Plants on record

5

Since 2015

Species recorded

1

Average size

1.5 in

Elevation

1,140 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Sidney Center
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir on Ouleout Creek near Sidney Center. Recreation.gov lists a boat launch, camping, a picnic area, and a beach at the site.

Sources: water_type , access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , fishing_notes

How East Sidney Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2019 it was June 1, 2019, about when it usually is.

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 at East Sidney Lake

Fishing East Sidney Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 5 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 5 plants
Plants
5 of 5
Last stocked
June 1, 2019
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing East Sidney Lake

East Sidney Lake is a small reservoir located east of Unadilla in Delaware County, New York. Popular activities at East Sidney Lake include boating, camping, and fishing. The lake is managed by the Us Army Corps of Engineers, and the Ouleout Creek flows through East Sidney Lake. Facilities include camping, picnic area, and a boat launch.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , recreation.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 4,0002015
  • 4,0002016
  • 3,6002017
  • 4,0002018
  • 5,0402019

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2019 Walleye 5,040 1.3 in report
June 1, 2018 Walleye 4,000 1.6 in report
June 1, 2017 Walleye 3,600 1.4 in report
June 1, 2016 Walleye 4,000 1.7 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 4,000 1.5 in report

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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