Hinckley Reservoir fishing

Hinckley Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, and Rock Bass. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Black Bullhead.

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Last stocked
June 2025
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
38
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
9.3 in
Elevation
1,223 ft

Fish at Hinckley Reservoir

3 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 33 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 2025 · avg 8.6 in · 33 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last October 2014 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked October 2014 · avg 14.8 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide
Brook Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last May 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 2013 · avg 12.1 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brook Trout species guide

Hinckley Reservoir offers sport fishing and supports recreation during all seasons. Fish species that are present in the reservoir are smallmouth bass, rock bass, black bullhead, pickerel, trout, and yellow perch. It accommodates launching of all boat sizes. There is also a boat rental business on the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Hinckley Reservoir is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2018.

Fish stocked in 2011

9,720

Fish stocked in 2012

13,500

Fish stocked in 2013

5,465

Fish stocked in 2014

5,000

Fish stocked in 2015

5,000

Fish stocked in 2016

5,000

Fish stocked in 2017

5,000

Fish stocked in 2019

5,000

Fish stocked in 2020

18,090

Fish stocked in 2021

4,350

Fish stocked in 2022

5,000

Fish stocked in 2023

5,000

Fish stocked in 2024

6,400

Fish stocked in 2025

23,200

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2025Rainbow Trout2,2000.7 inreport
May 2025Rainbow Trout5,250–report
May 2025Rainbow Trout5,250–report
May 2025Rainbow Trout5,2508.7 inreport
May 2025Rainbow Trout5,2508.7 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout1,4009.7 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout2,0009.3 inreport
May 2024Rainbow Trout1,0009.2 inreport
April 2024Rainbow Trout2,0009 inreport
May 2023Rainbow Trout3,7009.2 inreport
May 2023Rainbow Trout1,3009.2 inreport
May 2022Rainbow Trout3,0509 inreport
April 2022Rainbow Trout1,9509.5 inreport
May 2021Rainbow Trout4,3508.8 inreport
May 2020Rainbow Trout1,53010.2 inreport
May 2020Rainbow Trout2,8108.3 inreport
May 2020Rainbow Trout10,0003.5 inreport
March 2020Rainbow Trout3,7508.9 inreport
April 2019Rainbow Trout5,0008.7 inreport
April 2017Rainbow Trout5,0009.3 inreport
May 2016Rainbow Trout5,0009.2 inreport
June 2015Rainbow Trout1,0008.8 inreport
May 2015Rainbow Trout2,0009.1 inreport
April 2015Rainbow Trout2,0008.7 inreport
October 2014Brown Trout1,00011.2 inreport
June 2014Rainbow Trout2,1009 inreport
May 2014Rainbow Trout1,9009.3 inreport
May 2013Brook Trout16510.6 inreport
May 2013Brown Trout30014.9 inreport
May 2013Rainbow Trout5,0008.9 inreport
June 2012Rainbow Trout1,50010 inreport
June 2012Rainbow Trout60010 inreport
June 2012Rainbow Trout1,0009.3 inreport
June 2012Rainbow Trout4,9009.3 inreport
May 2012Rainbow Trout5,5008.8 inreport
November 2011Brown Trout49018.4 inreport
November 2011Brook Trout23013.6 inreport
October 2011Rainbow Trout9,0005.6 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Hinckley
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes

A 2,707-acre reservoir, up to 75 feet deep. NYPA's launch on Route 365 has concrete planks running 250 feet out and opens in boating season when water levels allow. DEC's day-use area at 281 Stormy Hill Road, Cold Brook, has a beach for launching canoes and kayaks; it charges a day-use fee.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

Nearest lakes

Cincinnati Creek 7.1 mi last stocked April 2024 South Branch West Canada Creek 12 mi last stocked April 2025 Lansing Kill 15.2 mi last stocked April 2025 South Lake 15.5 mi last stocked September 2025 North Lake 16 mi last stocked May 2024

Common questions

What fish are at Hinckley Reservoir?

Fishing Hinckley Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 33 of 38 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2025, averaging 8.6 in. Brown Trout was last stocked October 2014, averaging 14.8 in. Brook Trout was last stocked May 2013, averaging 12.1 in. Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, and Rock Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Hinckley Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2018.

How big are the fish stocked at Hinckley Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.6 in. Brown Trout average 14.8 in. Brook Trout average 12.1 in.

How do you get on Hinckley Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Hinckley. A 2,707-acre reservoir, up to 75 feet deep. NYPA's launch on Route 365 has concrete planks running 250 feet out and opens in boating season when water levels allow. DEC's day-use area at 281 Stormy Hill Road, Cold Brook, has a beach for launching canoes and kayaks; it charges a day-use fee.

Which lakes near Hinckley Reservoir were stocked more recently?

South Lake (15.5 mi) was stocked more recently. South Lake is also stocked with Brook Trout.

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