Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Rio Reservoir fishing
Rio Reservoir fishing is stocked with Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, and 4 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2012, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Bluegill, and Chain Pickerel.
- Last stocked
- June 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2012
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.8 in
- Elevation
- 805 ft
Fish at Rio Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
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
Brown Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brown Trout 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
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guideHow Rio Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2013 and 2019.
Fish stocked in 2012
7,000
Fish stocked in 2014
8,700
Fish stocked in 2015
8,700
Fish stocked in 2016
8,700
Fish stocked in 2017
7,900
Fish stocked in 2018
8,700
Fish stocked in 2020
8,700
Fish stocked in 2021
10,850
Fish stocked in 2022
8,700
Fish stocked in 2023
10,000
Fish stocked in 2024
8,700
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 10,850 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 7,900 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.5 in | report |
| July 2014 | Walleye | 8,700 | 1.6 in | report |
| August 2012 | Walleye | 7,000 | 4.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Forestburgh
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- No
DEC trailer launch off Old Plank Rd on the northeast corner, parking for 15 cars and trailers. Hand launch off Rio Dam Rd by the dam, parking for 10 cars. Both launches open April 1 to November 30. The reservoir sits in the Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area.
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Common questions
What fish are at Rio Reservoir?
Fishing Rio Reservoir usually means Walleye. All 11 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.8 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Black Crappie, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Rio Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2012, most often in June and July. No plants recorded in 2013 and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at Rio Reservoir?
Walleye stocked at Rio Reservoir average 1.8 in.
How do you get on Rio Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Forestburgh. DEC trailer launch off Old Plank Rd on the northeast corner, parking for 15 cars and trailers. Hand launch off Rio Dam Rd by the dam, parking for 10 cars. Both launches open April 1 to November 30. The reservoir sits in the Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area.
Which lakes near Rio Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Mongaup River (4.2 mi), Mongaup Falls Reservoir (4.3 mi), and Halfway Brook (7.9 mi) were stocked more recently.