Tiger Muskie Stocked · 14 plants · last July 2024 Last stocked July 2024 · avg 9.5 in · 14 plants
Tiger Muskie species guideJamesville Reservoir fishing
Jamesville Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye and Tiger Muskie on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and 5 more. It is stocked about 1.5 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, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+11 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.3 in
- Elevation
- 640 ft
Fish at Jamesville Reservoir
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 14 plants · last July 2024 
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
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
White Perch Confirmed present 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed Sunfish species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill 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
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
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 . (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Jamesville Reservoir is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
7,600
Fish stocked in 2012
1,700
Fish stocked in 2013
8,300
Fish stocked in 2014
1,700
Fish stocked in 2015
8,200
Fish stocked in 2016
1,700
Fish stocked in 2017
6,628
Fish stocked in 2018
6,700
Fish stocked in 2019
11,711
Fish stocked in 2020
1,700
Fish stocked in 2021
6,600
Fish stocked in 2022
1,700
Fish stocked in 2023
8,300
Fish stocked in 2024
850
Fish stocked in 2025
6,600
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.4 in | report |
| July 2024 | Tiger Muskie | 850 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 850 | 9.9 in | report |
| August 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 850 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.3 in | report |
| September 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 850 | 11 in | report |
| August 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 850 | 8 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 10.3 in | report |
| September 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 10,011 | 1.2 in | report |
| September 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 9 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 5,000 | 2 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 6,628 | 1.5 in | report |
| September 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | – | report |
| September 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 9.3 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 6,500 | 1.7 in | report |
| September 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 8.5 in | report |
| September 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 10.1 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.6 in | report |
| September 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 1,700 | 10.9 in | report |
| September 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 1,000 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Jamesville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
DEC hand launch about a mile south of Jamesville off Route 91: 100-yard carry, parking for 10 cars. Jamesville Beach County Park on the southwest shore has carry-down and shore access for a day-use fee. A private marina also gives boat access. Water chestnut and starry stonewort are present.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Jamesville Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Jamesville Reservoir?
Fishing Jamesville Reservoir usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 14 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked July 2024, averaging 9.5 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2025, averaging 1.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and White Perch, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Jamesville Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2011, most often in June and September.
How big are the fish stocked at Jamesville Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 6.3 in. Tiger Muskie average 9.5 in. Walleye average 1.5 in.
How do you get on Jamesville Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Jamesville. DEC hand launch about a mile south of Jamesville off Route 91: 100-yard carry, parking for 10 cars. Jamesville Beach County Park on the southwest shore has carry-down and shore access for a day-use fee. A private marina also gives boat access. Water chestnut and starry stonewort are present.