Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Oneida Lake fishing
Oneida Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Lake Sturgeon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and 9 more. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, and Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+15 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.9 in
- Elevation
- 369 ft
Fish at Oneida Lake
Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 10 plants · last October 2023 Last stocked October 2023 · avg 4.6 in · 10 plants
Lake Sturgeon species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed Sunfish species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Burbot Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Burbot species guide
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guide
Gizzard Shad Confirmed present How Oneida Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
173,220,000
Fish stocked in 2012
170,220,000
Fish stocked in 2013
173,220,000
Fish stocked in 2014
153,220,500
Fish stocked in 2015
153,220,500
Fish stocked in 2016
124,642,710
Fish stocked in 2017
172,742,497
Fish stocked in 2018
175,927,695
Fish stocked in 2019
191,584,000
Fish stocked in 2020
500
Fish stocked in 2021
195,523,900
Fish stocked in 2022
168,131,600
Fish stocked in 2023
156,263,099
Fish stocked in 2024
146,487,650
Fish stocked in 2025
169,454,538
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Walleye | 169,454,538 | 0.5 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 146,487,650 | 0.5 in | report |
| October 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | 499 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 156,262,600 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2022 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 6 in | report |
| May 2022 | Walleye | 168,131,100 | 0.5 in | report |
| October 2021 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 7 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 195,523,400 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 6.7 in | report |
| October 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,000 | 6.5 in | report |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 191,583,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 7 in | report |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 175,927,195 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2017 | Lake Sturgeon | 497 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2017 | Walleye | 172,742,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2016 | Lake Sturgeon | 510 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Walleye | 124,642,200 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2015 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 153,220,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| October 2014 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 153,220,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Walleye | 20,000,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2013 | Walleye | 153,220,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 17,000,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 153,220,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 20,000,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Walleye | 153,220,000 | 0.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Cleveland
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms, camping
DEC lists launches in four counties: South Shore off Route 31 (concrete ramp, 100 trailers), Godfrey Point off Route 49 (56 trailers), Cove Road near Sylvan Beach, and Oneida Shores County Park in Brewerton (fee). Toad Harbor, Cleveland Dock and I-81 have fishing platforms.
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About Oneida Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Oneida Lake?
Fishing Oneida Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 17 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Lake Sturgeon. Walleye was last stocked May 2025, averaging 0.4 in. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked October 2023, averaging 4.6 in. Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Chain Pickerel, plus 11 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Oneida Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Oneida Lake?
Stocked fish average 1.9 in. Walleye average 0.4 in. Lake Sturgeon average 4.6 in.
How do you get on Oneida Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Cleveland. Facilities include dock, restrooms, and camping. DEC lists launches in four counties: South Shore off Route 31 (concrete ramp, 100 trailers), Godfrey Point off Route 49 (56 trailers), Cove Road near Sylvan Beach, and Oneida Shores County Park in Brewerton (fee). Toad Harbor, Cleveland Dock and I-81 have fishing platforms.