Brown Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk Rondout Reservoir fishing
Rondout Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel, dawn for Lake Trout, and dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.3 in
- Elevation
- 835 ft
Fish at Rondout Reservoir
Brown Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Lake Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last June 2011 Best: dawn 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guideRondout Reservoir is known for its trout, like most Catskill fishing areas. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Rondout Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
Fish stocked in 2011
7,130
Fish stocked in 2012
4,700
Fish stocked in 2013
3,850
Fish stocked in 2014
4,570
Fish stocked in 2015
4,540
Fish stocked in 2016
9,140
Fish stocked in 2018
4,610
Fish stocked in 2019
4,700
Fish stocked in 2020
23,900
Fish stocked in 2021
10,230
Fish stocked in 2023
4,510
Fish stocked in 2024
4,820
Fish stocked in 2025
4,730
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 4,730 | 7.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 4,820 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 4,510 | 8.9 in | report |
| November 2021 | Brown Trout | 5,300 | 7.3 in | report |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 4,930 | 9 in | report |
| May 2020 | Brown Trout | 20,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 3,900 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 4,700 | 9 in | report |
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 4,610 | 9.4 in | report |
| December 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,570 | – | report |
| May 2016 | Brown Trout | 4,570 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 4,540 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2014 | Brown Trout | 4,570 | 9 in | report |
| May 2013 | Brown Trout | 3,850 | 9.2 in | report |
| May 2012 | Brown Trout | 4,700 | 9.2 in | report |
| June 2011 | Lake Trout | 2,660 | 6 in | report |
| May 2011 | Brown Trout | 4,470 | 8.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Grahamsville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- Fee required
- No
NYC DEP water-supply reservoir, one basin 6.5 miles long and 2,052 acres, up to 175 feet deep, split between Wawarsing (Ulster) and Neversink (Sullivan) just east of Grahamsville. DEP's angler map marks access points along both shores. A free DEP Access Permit is needed; boats need a DEP tag.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Rondout Reservoir
Access to Rondout Reservoir is tightly restricted, with security 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 Rondout Reservoir?
Fishing Rondout Reservoir usually means Brown Trout: Brown Trout accounts for 16 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Lake Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Lake Trout was last stocked June 2011, averaging 6 in. Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Chain Pickerel are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Rondout Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Rondout Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 8.3 in. Brown Trout average 8.4 in. Lake Trout average 6 in.
How do you get on Rondout Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Grahamsville. NYC DEP water-supply reservoir, one basin 6.5 miles long and 2,052 acres, up to 175 feet deep, split between Wawarsing (Ulster) and Neversink (Sullivan) just east of Grahamsville. DEP's angler map marks access points along both shores. A free DEP Access Permit is needed; boats need a DEP tag.