Otsego County · reservoir · 56 acres
Allen Lake
Stocked 12× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Allen Lake is a reservoir in Otsego County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
72°
60°
8 mph
26%
Fri
Mostly clear
79°
61°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
81°
60°
9 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Brown Trout | 580 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 3,080 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,910 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 180 | 19.6" | |
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 150 | 13" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 690 | 13.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 100 | 13.6" | |
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 150 | 20.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 520 | 13.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Brook Trout | 200 | 13.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Brook Trout | 3,080 | 9.4" | |
When does Allen Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Bailey Pond1.3 mi
- Weaver Lake2.0 mi
- Young Lake1.9 mi
- Weatherby Pond2.6 mi
- Ocquionis Creek2.2 mi
- Mink Creek2.5 mi
- Canadarago Lake2.9 mistocked Jul 1, 2025
- Clarke Pond3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Allen Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Allen Lake?+
Allen Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Otsego County, New York, most recently on Apr 11, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Allen Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2024, stocking at Allen Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Allen Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Allen Lake?+
Allen Lake is a reservoir in Otsego County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.