Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 19 plants · last May 2025 Last stocked May 2025 · avg 6.8 in · 19 plants
Atlantic Salmon species guideNeversink Reservoir fishing
Neversink Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon on a reservoir. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 34
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 7.6 in
- Elevation
- 1,429 ft
Fish at Neversink Reservoir
Atlantic Salmon Stocked · 19 plants · last May 2025 
Brown Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk The reservoir is known for its trout, and anglers can find fish species including landlocked salmon, brown trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, smelt, chain pickerel, black bullhead, rock bass, and pumpkinseed sunfish. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Neversink Reservoir is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
6,120
Fish stocked in 2012
13,300
Fish stocked in 2013
35,690
Fish stocked in 2014
6,180
Fish stocked in 2015
6,170
Fish stocked in 2016
9,380
Fish stocked in 2017
3,000
Fish stocked in 2018
6,220
Fish stocked in 2019
5,830
Fish stocked in 2020
5,720
Fish stocked in 2021
10,140
Fish stocked in 2022
3,000
Fish stocked in 2023
10,830
Fish stocked in 2024
6,370
Fish stocked in 2025
6,390
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 3,300 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2025 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,090 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 3,370 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 7.3 in | report |
| October 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 5,000 | 5.5 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 3,150 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2023 | Atlantic Salmon | 2,680 | 6.8 in | report |
| May 2022 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.5 in | report |
| November 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,700 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2021 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Brown Trout | 3,440 | 8.7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 2,720 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Atlantic Salmon | 1,700 | 13 in | report |
| May 2019 | Atlantic Salmon | 850 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 3,280 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 7.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 3,220 | 9.4 in | report |
| May 2017 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.8 in | report |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 3,190 | – | report |
| May 2016 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 3,190 | 9.1 in | report |
| June 2015 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 3,170 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.7 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 3,180 | 9 in | report |
| June 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 30,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 2013 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 2,690 | 9 in | report |
| October 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 7,020 | 5 in | report |
| May 2012 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.2 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 3,280 | 8.8 in | report |
| June 2011 | Atlantic Salmon | 3,000 | 6.1 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 3,120 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Neversink
- Shore access
- Yes
NYC DEP reservoir, 5 miles long and up to 175 feet deep. NY 55 runs along the south end and crosses the dam; it is the only road near the water. DEP opens its reservoirs to shore and boat fishing, and rental kayaks and canoes are racked at launch sites on this reservoir.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Neversink Reservoir
Access to Neversink Reservoir is tightly restricted and security has increased since September 11, 2001. The area is regularly patrolled by uniformed DEP police. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Neversink Reservoir?
Fishing Neversink Reservoir usually means Atlantic Salmon: Atlantic Salmon accounts for 19 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Atlantic Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.7 in.
When is Neversink Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June.
How big are the fish stocked at Neversink Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 7.6 in. Atlantic Salmon average 6.8 in. Brown Trout average 8.7 in.
How do you get on Neversink Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is Neversink. NYC DEP reservoir, 5 miles long and up to 175 feet deep. NY 55 runs along the south end and crosses the dam; it is the only road near the water. DEP opens its reservoirs to shore and boat fishing, and rental kayaks and canoes are racked at launch sites on this reservoir.