Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Sodus Bay fishing
Sodus Bay fishing has Walleye and Chinook Salmon on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, and 10 more. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Carp, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Chain Pickerel.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Chinook Salmon
- Plants on record
- 18
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+16 also recorded)
- Average size
- 1.7 in
- Elevation
- 246 ft
Fish at Sodus Bay
Walleye Stocked · 16 plants · last June 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last May 2025 Last stocked May 2025 · avg 3.5 in · 2 plants
Chinook Salmon species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Chain Pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Chain Pickerel species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Longnose Gar Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Longnose Gar species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
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 guideHow Sodus Bay is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2011
43,086
Fish stocked in 2013
74,000
Fish stocked in 2014
74,552
Fish stocked in 2016
45,050
Fish stocked in 2017
73,900
Fish stocked in 2018
74,004
Fish stocked in 2020
82,700
Fish stocked in 2022
74,000
Fish stocked in 2024
174,000
Fish stocked in 2025
90,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Chinook Salmon | 90,000 | 3.5 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2024 | Walleye | 74,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| May 2024 | Chinook Salmon | 90,000 | 3.5 in | report |
| June 2022 | Walleye | 74,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 10,500 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 40,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2020 | Walleye | 32,200 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 28,404 | 2 in | report |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 45,600 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 73,900 | 1.3 in | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 2,750 | – | report |
| June 2016 | Walleye | 42,300 | 1.3 in | report |
| July 2014 | Walleye | 17,750 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 2014 | Walleye | 9,802 | 1.8 in | report |
| June 2014 | Walleye | 47,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 74,000 | 1.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 43,086 | 1.6 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Sodus Point
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
A Lake Ontario bay in the towns of Sodus and Huron. A state-owned concrete ramp with parking for 20 cars and trailers is at NY 14 and Margaretta Road; from Labor Day to Memorial Day a second ramp opens at the Coast Guard Auxiliary site on Wickham Boulevard. Anglers also fish the bay-mouth piers.
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About Sodus Bay
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Common questions
What fish are at Sodus Bay?
Fishing Sodus Bay usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 16 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Walleye was last stocked June 2024, averaging 1.5 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 2025, averaging 3.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, and Crappie, plus 12 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Sodus Bay stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2011, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Sodus Bay?
Stocked fish average 1.7 in. Walleye average 1.5 in. Chinook Salmon average 3.5 in.
How do you get on Sodus Bay?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Sodus Point. A Lake Ontario bay in the towns of Sodus and Huron. A state-owned concrete ramp with parking for 20 cars and trailers is at NY 14 and Margaretta Road; from Labor Day to Memorial Day a second ramp opens at the Coast Guard Auxiliary site on Wickham Boulevard. Anglers also fish the bay-mouth piers.