Splake Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2025 Last stocked May 2025 · avg 8.2 in · 12 plants
Splake species guideStillwater Reservoir fishing
Stillwater Reservoir fishing is stocked with Splake on a reservoir. Also recorded: Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, and Sunfish. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, and dusk and night for Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- May 2025
- Splake
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,679 ft
Fish at Stillwater Reservoir
Splake Stocked · 12 plants · last May 2025 
Brook Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Brook Trout species guide
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
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Sunfish Confirmed present
Stillwater Reservoir is a man-made lake located by Beaver River, New York. The lake has a large amount of recreational uses including fishing. Fish species present in the reservoir are smallmouth bass, splake, rock bass, yellow perch, sunfish and brown trout. Anglers may find brook trout and splake roaming Stillwater Reservoir, and good numbers and size of smallmouth bass are also available. Physical features of the reservoir include a Max Depth: 32 feet and a Mean Depth: 6.2 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Stillwater Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, and 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
1,500
Fish stocked in 2013
1,500
Fish stocked in 2015
1,360
Fish stocked in 2017
1,060
Fish stocked in 2018
1,500
Fish stocked in 2019
1,500
Fish stocked in 2020
1,500
Fish stocked in 2021
660
Fish stocked in 2022
1,500
Fish stocked in 2023
1,400
Fish stocked in 2024
1,510
Fish stocked in 2025
1,810
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Splake | 1,810 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2024 | Splake | 1,510 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2023 | Splake | 1,400 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2022 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.5 in | report |
| May 2021 | Splake | 660 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2020 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2019 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2018 | Splake | 1,500 | 8.1 in | report |
| May 2017 | Splake | 1,060 | 9.5 in | report |
| May 2015 | Splake | 1,360 | 8.2 in | report |
| May 2013 | Splake | 1,500 | 7.4 in | report |
| May 2011 | Splake | 1,500 | 7.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Webb
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
State-owned hard-surface launch on Stillwater Road in Webb, about 28 miles east of Lowville, with parking for about 30 cars and trailers and a restroom. The shoreline and many islands are undeveloped, with remote primitive campsites.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Stillwater Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Stillwater Reservoir?
Fishing Stillwater Reservoir usually means Splake. All 12 plants on record are Splake. Splake was last stocked May 2025, averaging 8.2 in. Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Brown Bullhead, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Stillwater Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked May 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, and 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Stillwater Reservoir?
Splake stocked at Stillwater Reservoir average 8.2 in.
How do you get on Stillwater Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Webb. Facilities include restrooms and camping. State-owned hard-surface launch on Stillwater Road in Webb, about 28 miles east of Lowville, with parking for about 30 cars and trailers and a restroom. The shoreline and many islands are undeveloped, with remote primitive campsites.
Which lakes near Stillwater Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Hidden Lake (2 mi), Peaked Mountain Lake (2.4 mi), and Evergreen Lake (3.1 mi) were stocked more recently.