Madison County · reservoir · 555 acres
DeRuyter Reservoir
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
DeRuyter Reservoir is a reservoir in Madison County, New York, stocked with Walleye — most recently on May 1, 2025. 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
73°
62°
9 mph
16%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
62°
8 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Walleye | 1,728,000 | 0.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Branch Tioughnioga Creek3.1 mi
- Middle Branch Tioughnioga Creek3.1 mi
- East Branch Limestone Creek3.8 mi
- Fabius Brook3.6 mistocked Apr 1, 2025
- Hills Creek4.5 mi
- Tioughnioga Creek5.7 mi
- West Branch Tioughnioga Creek5.7 mi
- Carpenter Pond5.4 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.
DeRuyter Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in DeRuyter Reservoir?+
DeRuyter Reservoir is stocked with Walleye in Madison County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish DeRuyter 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 DeRuyter Reservoir?+
DeRuyter Reservoir is a reservoir in Madison County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.