Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Hyde Lake fishing
Hyde Lake fishing has Walleye and Tiger Muskie on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.6 in
- Elevation
- 382 ft
Fish at Hyde Lake
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 10 plants · last August 2023 Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9.3 in · 10 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
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
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guideAnglers can access the lake via a state owned beach launch, which is located off NY-26 north of Theresa, New York. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Hyde Lake is stocked
Sixberry Lake (3.8 mi) and Millsite Lake (4.4 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,600
Fish stocked in 2012
5,000
Fish stocked in 2013
5,000
Fish stocked in 2014
5,000
Fish stocked in 2015
5,000
Fish stocked in 2016
5,000
Fish stocked in 2017
3,995
Fish stocked in 2018
4,995
Fish stocked in 2019
5,000
Fish stocked in 2020
5,050
Fish stocked in 2021
7,120
Fish stocked in 2022
4,000
Fish stocked in 2023
5,000
Fish stocked in 2024
4,000
Fish stocked in 2025
4,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 4,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 7,120 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 4,050 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 3,995 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 3,995 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | – | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 4,000 | – | report |
| September 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 600 | 10.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 4,000 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Theresa
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC's unimproved beach launch is off Route 26 about 3 miles northwest of the Village of Theresa, with parking for about 8 cars and trailers. Eurasian watermilfoil is documented here, so clean boats and gear.
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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 Hyde Lake?
Fishing Hyde Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.6 in. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9.3 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Hyde Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September.
How big are the fish stocked at Hyde Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.6 in. Walleye average 1.6 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.3 in.
How do you get on Hyde Lake?
It is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Theresa. DEC's unimproved beach launch is off Route 26 about 3 miles northwest of the Village of Theresa, with parking for about 8 cars and trailers. Eurasian watermilfoil is documented here, so clean boats and gear.
Which lakes near Hyde Lake were stocked more recently?
Sixberry Lake (3.8 mi) and Millsite Lake (4.4 mi) were stocked more recently.