Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night Lake Taghkanic fishing
Lake Taghkanic fishing: not stocked since June 2021. It was stocked with Walleye. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and 12 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- June 2021
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 2017
- Species stocked
- 1 (+18 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.6 in
- Elevation
- 651 ft
Fish at Lake Taghkanic
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2021 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
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie 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
Redbreast Sunfish Confirmed present 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
White Perch Confirmed present 
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide American Eel Confirmed present
Alewife Confirmed present
Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Creek Chub Confirmed present
Banded Killifish Confirmed present
Tessellated Darter Confirmed present
Cisco Confirmed present Anglers can also target a variety of panfish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Taghkanic is stocked
Taghkanic Creek (9.5 mi), Roeliff Jansen Kill (10 mi), and Catskill Creek (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2017
2,500
Fish stocked in 2018
6,720
Fish stocked in 2019
4,261
Fish stocked in 2020
3,360
Fish stocked in 2021
3,400
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | Walleye | 3,400 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 3,360 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 4,261 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 3,360 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 3,360 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 2,500 | 1.5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Ancram
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
Inside Lake Taghkanic State Park: a hand launch on the west shore by the beach and a trailer ramp on the east shore off Lake Taghkanic Road, 0.6 mi west of NY Route 82. Day-use fee in season; rowboat, paddleboat and kayak rentals.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Lake Taghkanic
The lake has moderate rooted aquatic vegetation. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
According to the NYSDEC, there are reports of largemouth bass exceeding 20 inches and chain pickerel over 25 inches at Lake Taghkanic. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Lake Taghkanic
Lake Taghkanic is inside Lake Taghkanic State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Lake Taghkanic?
Fishing Lake Taghkanic usually means Walleye. All 6 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2021, averaging 1.6 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Black Crappie, plus 14 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Taghkanic stocked?
Not stocked since June 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Taghkanic?
Walleye stocked at Lake Taghkanic average 1.6 in.
How do you get on Lake Taghkanic?
There is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Ancram. Facilities include camping. Inside Lake Taghkanic State Park: a hand launch on the west shore by the beach and a trailer ramp on the east shore off Lake Taghkanic Road, 0.6 mi west of NY Route 82. Day-use fee in season; rowboat, paddleboat and kayak rentals.
Which lakes near Lake Taghkanic were stocked more recently?
Taghkanic Creek (9.5 mi), Roeliff Jansen Kill (10 mi), and Catskill Creek (11.1 mi) were stocked more recently.