Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Schoharie Reservoir fishing
Schoharie Reservoir fishing is stocked with Brown Trout and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Alewife, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, and 17 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Chain Pickerel, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Rock Bass, and Black Crappie, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Common Carp, and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- June 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+23 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.3 in
- Elevation
- 1,118 ft
Fish at Schoharie Reservoir
Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk Alewife Confirmed present
Rainbow Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow Trout species guide
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
Emerald Shiner Confirmed present
Common Shiner Confirmed present
Spottail Shiner Confirmed present
Spotfin Shiner Confirmed present
Bluntnose Minnow Confirmed present
Rudd Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
White Perch Confirmed present 
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill 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
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Cisco Confirmed present Schoharie Reservoir is a popular location for walleye fishing, and it is stocked annually with approximately 20,000 walleye 1-2 inches in length. Anglers can also find good action from the trout and abundant panfish population. The majority of the shoreline is accessible through NYC DEP land. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Schoharie Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
24,670
Fish stocked in 2012
22,900
Fish stocked in 2013
45,800
Fish stocked in 2014
22,900
Fish stocked in 2016
22,900
Fish stocked in 2018
45,800
Fish stocked in 2020
22,900
Fish stocked in 2022
16,380
Fish stocked in 2024
22,900
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 16,380 | 2 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 22,900 | 2 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 22,900 | – | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.7 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 22,900 | 1.7 in | report |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 8.8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Shore access
- Yes
A NYC DEP water-supply reservoir in the Towns of Gilboa and Conesville. DEC says most of the shoreline can be reached through DEP land. DEP launch sites are hand-carry only, with portable privies at most of them.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Schoharie Reservoir
According to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Schoharie Reservoir is most popular for its walleye fishing, but anglers should not overlook the trout and abundant panfish population that can provide some good action. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Schoharie Reservoir?
Fishing Schoharie Reservoir usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.7 in. Brown Trout was last stocked April 2011, averaging 8.8 in. Alewife, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Chain Pickerel, plus 19 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Schoharie Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked June 2024. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2011, most often in April and June. No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Schoharie Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 2.3 in. Walleye average 1.7 in. Brown Trout average 8.8 in.
How do you get on Schoharie Reservoir?
Shore fishing is available. A NYC DEP water-supply reservoir in the Towns of Gilboa and Conesville. DEC says most of the shoreline can be reached through DEP land. DEP launch sites are hand-carry only, with portable privies at most of them.
Which lakes near Schoharie Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Batavia Kill (4.5 mi), West Kill (7.1 mi), West Kill (8.9 mi), East Kill (10.9 mi), and Colgate Lake (18.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Batavia Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout, West Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout, West Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout, East Kill is also stocked with Brown Trout, and Colgate Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.