Muskellunge Stocked · 15 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Waneta Lake fishing
Waneta Lake fishing has Muskellunge on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and 6 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, dawn, day, and dusk for chain pickerel, yellow perch, and bluegill, and dusk for pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.4 in
- Elevation
- 1,098 ft
Fish at Waneta Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 15 plants · last October 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
smallmouth bass species guide
chain pickerel Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
chain pickerel species guide
yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
yellow perch species guide
bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
bluegill species guide
pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
pumpkinseed species guide
black crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
black crappie species guide
rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
rock bass species guide
brown bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
brown bullhead species guide golden shiner Confirmed present
white sucker Confirmed present
common carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
common carp species guideAnglers can also find muskellunge, common sunfish, bluegill, rock bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead, carp, common sucker, chub sucker, and killfish. There is access via a concrete ramp. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Waneta Lake is stocked
Fish stocked in 2011
4,100
Fish stocked in 2012
4,100
Fish stocked in 2013
4,100
Fish stocked in 2014
4,100
Fish stocked in 2015
4,100
Fish stocked in 2016
4,350
Fish stocked in 2017
4,100
Fish stocked in 2018
1,400
Fish stocked in 2019
4,100
Fish stocked in 2020
4,100
Fish stocked in 2021
4,100
Fish stocked in 2022
4,100
Fish stocked in 2023
4,100
Fish stocked in 2024
4,100
Fish stocked in 2025
4,100
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 7.8 in | report |
| October 2024 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8 in | report |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2 in | report |
| October 2019 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 1,400 | 8.9 in | report |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2016 | Muskellunge | 4,350 | 8.7 in | report |
| October 2015 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.6 in | report |
| October 2014 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.8 in | report |
| October 2013 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.5 in | report |
| October 2012 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| October 2011 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Tyrone
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
DEC's state launch is at the south end of the lake on County Route 23, about 2 miles west of Tyrone. It has a hard-surface ramp and an accessible hand boat launch. Park across CR 23 at the Lamoka Lake launch. The channel into the lake can be shallow, especially in late summer.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Waneta Lake
Aquatic vegetation, particularly Eurasion watermilfoil, has been abundant throughout the lake, especially at the northern and southern ends. Also, use caution when travelling in the channel to the lake as it can be shallow in some areas, especially during late summer when lake levels are lower. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Waneta Lake?
Fishing Waneta Lake usually means Muskellunge. All 15 plants on record are Muskellunge. Muskellunge was last stocked October 2025, averaging 8.4 in. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Waneta Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2011, most often in October.
How big are the fish stocked at Waneta Lake?
Muskellunge stocked at Waneta Lake average 8.4 in.
How do you get on Waneta Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Tyrone. DEC's state launch is at the south end of the lake on County Route 23, about 2 miles west of Tyrone. It has a hard-surface ramp and an accessible hand boat launch. Park across CR 23 at the Lamoka Lake launch. The channel into the lake can be shallow, especially in late summer.