Ontario County · lake · 10,528 acres
Canandaigua Lake
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Canandaigua Lake is a lake in Ontario County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout — most recently on Apr 1, 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
Overcast
75°
64°
9 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
67°
10 mph
33%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 7,210 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.1" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 7,140 | 7.8" | |
| Mar 1 | Lake Trout | 11,000 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 24,100 | 6.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 9,440 | 7.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 7,280 | 8.8" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Canandaigua Reservoir4.6 mi
- Sucker Brook6.8 mi
- West River8.2 mi
- Nettle Valley Creek7.6 mi
- Naples Creek9.1 mi
- Schaeffer Creek10.3 mi
- Sterling Pond9.8 mi
- Freshour Creek11.5 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.
Canandaigua Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Canandaigua Lake?+
Canandaigua Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Lake Trout in Ontario County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Canandaigua Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Canandaigua Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Canandaigua 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 Canandaigua Lake?+
Canandaigua Lake is a lake in Ontario County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.