Jamesville Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Jamesville Reservoir is on a reservoir, stocked with Walleye and Tiger Muskie. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

June 1, 2025

Plants on record

23

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

6.3 in

Elevation

640 ft

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Jamesville
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

A DEC-listed hand launch is at Jamesville, operated by DEC, with parking for about 10 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Water Chestnut, Starry Stonewart).

Sources: water_type , access , fishing_notes

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How Jamesville Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2025 it was June 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Fish at Jamesville Reservoir

Fishing Jamesville Reservoir is most likely to be for Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie accounts for 14 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Tiger Muskie 14 plants
Plants
14 of 23
Last stocked
July 1, 2024
Average length
9.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Tiger Muskie guide.

Walleye 9 plants
Plants
9 of 23
Last stocked
June 1, 2025
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Jamesville Reservoir

Jamesville Reservoir is a lake located by Jamesville, New York . Since at least the 1940s, it has been a popular recreational site. Fish species present in the lake include bluegill , largemouth bass , yellow perch , black bullhead , tiger muskie , rock bass , smallmouth bass , pickerel , walleye , and pumpkinseed sunfish . There is carry down access located at the Jamesville Beach Park with the purchase of a day use fee.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 7,6002011
  • 1,7002012
  • 8,3002013
  • 1,7002014
  • 8,2002015
  • 1,7002016
  • 6,6282017
  • 6,7002018
  • 11,7112019
  • 1,7002020
  • 6,6002021
  • 1,7002022
  • 8,3002023
  • 8502024
  • 6,6002025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 23 plants Showing 23 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2025 Walleye 6,600 1.4 in report
July 1, 2024 Tiger Muskie 850 8.5 in report
September 1, 2023 Tiger Muskie 850 9.9 in report
August 1, 2023 Tiger Muskie 850 9.2 in report
June 1, 2023 Walleye 6,600 1.3 in report
September 1, 2022 Tiger Muskie 850 11 in report
August 1, 2022 Tiger Muskie 850 8 in report
June 1, 2021 Walleye 6,600 1.4 in report
September 1, 2020 Tiger Muskie 1,700 10.3 in report
September 1, 2019 Tiger Muskie 1,700 8.7 in report
June 1, 2019 Walleye 10,011 1.2 in report
September 1, 2018 Tiger Muskie 1,700 9 in report
June 1, 2018 Walleye 5,000 2 in report
June 1, 2017 Walleye 6,628 1.5 in report
September 1, 2016 Tiger Muskie 1,700 – report
September 1, 2015 Tiger Muskie 1,700 9.3 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 6,500 1.7 in report
September 1, 2014 Tiger Muskie 1,700 8.5 in report
September 1, 2013 Tiger Muskie 1,700 10.1 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 6,600 1.6 in report
September 1, 2012 Tiger Muskie 1,700 10.9 in report
September 1, 2011 Tiger Muskie 1,000 10.5 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 6,600 1.5 in report
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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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