Saratoga County · reservoir
Cooks Reservoir
Stocked 2× on record · NYSDEC
Cooks Reservoir is a reservoir in Saratoga County, New York, stocked with Rainbow 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
Rain
73°
61°
10 mph
50%
Fri
Overcast
76°
61°
6 mph
16%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
62°
6 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 310 | 8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Steele Reservoir1.3 mi
- Ronna Pond2.1 mi
- Ireland Vly2.2 mi
- Round Lake2.3 mi
- Shew Pond2.5 mi
- West Vly Creek2.7 mi
- Packers Pond3.5 mi
- Lake Nancy2.8 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.
Cooks Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cooks Reservoir?+
Cooks Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Saratoga County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cooks Reservoir?+
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 Cooks Reservoir?+
Cooks Reservoir is a reservoir in Saratoga 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.