Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Eaton Reservoir fishing
Eaton Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 5 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Chain Pickerel.
- Last stocked
- April 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 32
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 4 (+11 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,434 ft
Fish at Eaton Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last April 2019 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brown Trout Stocked · 7 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
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
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
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch 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 White Sucker Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Eaton Reservoir, also called Eaton Brook Reservoir, is a man-made lake located by Erieville, New York. These include pumpkinseed sunfish, walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, and pickerel. Additionally, rock bass, rainbow trout, and largemouth bass are available for those fishing the waters. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Eaton Reservoir is stocked
DeRuyter Reservoir (10.3 mi) was stocked more recently. DeRuyter Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye.
Fish stocked in 2011
764,000
Fish stocked in 2012
762,000
Fish stocked in 2013
762,000
Fish stocked in 2014
761,580
Fish stocked in 2015
673,840
Fish stocked in 2016
615,600
Fish stocked in 2017
762,000
Fish stocked in 2018
761,740
Fish stocked in 2019
762,000
Fish stocked in 2020
935,680
Fish stocked in 2021
761,860
Fish stocked in 2022
765,300
Fish stocked in 2023
761,700
Fish stocked in 2024
761,820
Fish stocked in 2025
761,780
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 9.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 8 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 8.8 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,600 | 7 in | report |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 8 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,860 | 7.8 in | report |
| November 2020 | Brown Trout | 7,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 926,280 | 0.5 in | report |
| March 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 7.9 in | report |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,740 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2016 | Walleye | 615,600 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 671,840 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,580 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| November 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 760,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- West Eaton
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC concrete ramp on Eaton Brook Road (County Route 52), 2 miles east of West Eaton, with parking for 13 cars and trailers; it serves both open-water and ice anglers. The banks are fairly steep, with deep water close to shore in places, and the water is very clear.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Eaton Reservoir?
Fishing Eaton Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 32 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked April 2025, averaging 0.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 2019, averaging 8.1 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Bluegill, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Eaton Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May.
How big are the fish stocked at Eaton Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 4.4 in. Walleye average 0.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.1 in. Brown Trout average 8 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.
How do you get on Eaton Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is West Eaton. DEC concrete ramp on Eaton Brook Road (County Route 52), 2 miles east of West Eaton, with parking for 13 cars and trailers; it serves both open-water and ice anglers. The banks are fairly steep, with deep water close to shore in places, and the water is very clear.
Which lakes near Eaton Reservoir were stocked more recently?
DeRuyter Reservoir (10.3 mi) was stocked more recently. DeRuyter Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye.