Last stocked
June 1, 2025
Plants on record
47
Since 2011
Species recorded
3
Average size
7.7 in
Elevation
788 ft
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Otisco
- Boat ramp
- No
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
A DEC-listed hand launch is at Otisco, operated by DEC, with parking for about 10 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil, Zebra Mussel, Water Chestnut, Curley-Leaf Pondweed, Asian Clams).
Sources: access , photos , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How Otisco Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was June 1, 2025, later than usual.
Fall Brook (3.8 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish at Otisco Lake
Fishing Otisco Lake is most likely to be for Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie accounts for 17 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more.
Tiger Muskie 17 plants
- Plants
- 17 of 47
- Last stocked
- August 1, 2024
- Average length
- 9.7 in
Walleye 16 plants
- Plants
- 16 of 47
- Last stocked
- June 1, 2025
- Average length
- 1.6 in
Brown Trout 14 plants
- Plants
- 14 of 47
- Last stocked
- May 1, 2022
- Average length
- 12.5 in
Fishing Otisco Lake
Otisco Lake has a history of use for seasonal fishing. Today, it remains a popular recreational destination, with a fishing derby held on the first day of bass season, usually around the end of the second week in June.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
What to watch for
Boaters and anglers should be aware that the lake is experiencing severe problems caused by zebra mussels, which were introduced into the lake water by boaters.
Fish stocked per year
- 53,1002011
- 57,2342012
- 57,6152013
- 13,4002014
- 56,6202015
- 12,4402016
- 55,5192017
- 111,1322018
- 92,9962019
- 37,5002020
- 41,9962021
- 12,2002022
- 89,1432023
- 11,8502024
- 40,4142025
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 47 plants Showing 47 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Walleye | 40,414 | 1.5 in | report |
| August 1, 2024 | Tiger Muskie | 6,350 | 9.4 in | report |
| August 1, 2024 | Tiger Muskie | 5,500 | 8.9 in | report |
| September 1, 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 5,500 | 10.7 in | report |
| August 1, 2023 | Tiger Muskie | 5,500 | 9 in | report |
| June 1, 2023 | Walleye | 28,143 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2023 | Walleye | 6,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2023 | Walleye | 44,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| September 1, 2022 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 1, 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,200 | 12.5 in | report |
| September 1, 2021 | Tiger Muskie | 6,400 | 11.2 in | report |
| August 1, 2021 | Tiger Muskie | 4,596 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 1, 2021 | Walleye | 30,400 | 1.8 in | report |
| April 1, 2021 | Brown Trout | 600 | 12 in | report |
| September 1, 2020 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 9.9 in | report |
| June 1, 2020 | Walleye | 25,800 | 1.5 in | report |
| April 1, 2020 | Brown Trout | 700 | 8.3 in | report |
| September 1, 2019 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 8.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2019 | Walleye | 54,000 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 1, 2019 | Walleye | 26,896 | 1 in | report |
| May 1, 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 12.7 in | report |
| September 1, 2018 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 9.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Walleye | 32,794 | 2 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Walleye | 32,794 | 2 in | report |
| June 1, 2018 | Walleye | 32,794 | 2 in | report |
| May 1, 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,750 | 12.6 in | report |
| September 1, 2017 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 10 in | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Walleye | 42,469 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 1, 2017 | Brown Trout | 2,050 | 12.7 in | report |
| September 1, 2016 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | – | report |
| May 1, 2016 | Brown Trout | 1,440 | 13 in | report |
| September 1, 2015 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 9.4 in | report |
| June 1, 2015 | Walleye | 44,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| May 1, 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,620 | 13 in | report |
| September 1, 2014 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 1, 2014 | Brown Trout | 2,400 | 12.3 in | report |
| September 1, 2013 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 9.6 in | report |
| June 1, 2013 | Walleye | 44,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| May 1, 2013 | Brown Trout | 945 | 12.9 in | report |
| May 1, 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,670 | 12.9 in | report |
| September 1, 2012 | Tiger Muskie | 11,000 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2012 | Walleye | 44,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 1, 2012 | Brown Trout | 2,234 | 13.7 in | report |
| September 1, 2011 | Tiger Muskie | 6,600 | 10.5 in | report |
| June 1, 2011 | Walleye | 44,000 | 1.8 in | report |
| May 1, 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.3 in | report |
| May 1, 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | 13.3 in | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.