Mongaup Falls Reservoir fishing

Mongaup Falls Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and 7 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie, Walleye, and Rock Bass.

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Last stocked
April 2025
Brown Trout
Plants on record
15
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+13 also recorded)
Average size
8.7 in
Elevation
933 ft

Fish at Mongaup Falls Reservoir

1 stocked · 13 confirmed present

Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last April 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 2025 · avg 8.7 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Mongaup Falls Reservoir is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Fish stocked in 2011

1,270

Fish stocked in 2012

1,330

Fish stocked in 2013

1,090

Fish stocked in 2014

1,320

Fish stocked in 2015

1,280

Fish stocked in 2016

1,290

Fish stocked in 2017

1,240

Fish stocked in 2018

1,300

Fish stocked in 2019

1,330

Fish stocked in 2020

1,100

Fish stocked in 2021

1,400

Fish stocked in 2022

1,275

Fish stocked in 2023

1,280

Fish stocked in 2024

1,360

Fish stocked in 2025

1,340

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 2025Brown Trout1,3407 inreport
April 2024Brown Trout1,3608.2 inreport
April 2023Brown Trout1,2808.9 inreport
May 2022Brown Trout1,2759 inreport
April 2021Brown Trout1,4008.8 inreport
April 2020Brown Trout1,1009.1 inreport
April 2019Brown Trout1,3308.8 inreport
April 2018Brown Trout1,3009 inreport
May 2017Brown Trout1,2409.4 inreport
April 2016Brown Trout1,2908.9 inreport
May 2015Brown Trout1,2808.8 inreport
April 2014Brown Trout1,3208.8 inreport
April 2013Brown Trout1,0908.8 inreport
April 2012Brown Trout1,3308.8 inreport
April 2011Brown Trout1,2708.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Forestburgh
Boat ramp
Yes

DEC trailer launch on the northeast corner, off Forestburgh Road (County Route 43) in the Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area, with parking for about 5 cars and trailers. Electric motors only. An eagle-viewing blind is also on CR 43.

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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

Rio Reservoir 4.3 mi last stocked June 2024 Swinging Bridge Reservoir 4.4 mi last stocked June 2024 Mongaup River 8.5 mi last stocked April 2025 Halfway Brook 8.6 mi last stocked April 2025 West Branch Mongaup River 9 mi last stocked April 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Mongaup Falls Reservoir?

Fishing Mongaup Falls Reservoir usually means Brown Trout. All 15 plants on record are Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2025, averaging 8.7 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, and Yellow Perch, plus 9 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Mongaup Falls Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in April and May.

How big are the fish stocked at Mongaup Falls Reservoir?

Brown Trout stocked at Mongaup Falls Reservoir average 8.7 in.

How do you get on Mongaup Falls Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Forestburgh. DEC trailer launch on the northeast corner, off Forestburgh Road (County Route 43) in the Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area, with parking for about 5 cars and trailers. Electric motors only. An eagle-viewing blind is also on CR 43.

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