Cayuga County · lake · 42,911 acres
Cayuga Lake
Stocked 17× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Cayuga Lake is a lake in Cayuga County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon — 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
Rain
76°
66°
14 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
83°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
68°
11 mph
22%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 18,020 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 9,010 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Lake Trout | 70,000 | 6.5" | |
| Sep 1 | Lake Sturgeon | 3,000 | 6" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 2,895 | 7.5" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 3,090 | 6.69" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,320 | 6.69" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,320 | 6.69" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 8,920 | 6.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 8,920 | 9.1" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Lake Trout | 70,000 | 6.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,000 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,850 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 10,000 | 7" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 8.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 8.9" | |
When does Cayuga Lake get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April.
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Nearby waters
- Sheldrake Creek1.6 mi
- Paines Creek3.4 mi
- Johnsons Creek5.2 mi
- Red Creek7.8 mi
- Trumansburg Creek9.7 mi
- Woods Mill Pond (historical)8.3 mi
- Big Salmon Creek8.8 mi
- Little Salmon Creek8.8 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.
Cayuga Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cayuga Lake?+
Cayuga Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Cayuga County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cayuga Lake get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2024, stocking at Cayuga Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cayuga 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 Cayuga Lake?+
Cayuga Lake is a lake in Cayuga 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.