Fulton County · reservoir · 24,910 acres
Great Sacandaga Lake
Stocked 12× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Great Sacandaga Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 15, 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
76°
63°
8 mph
47%
Fri
Overcast
80°
61°
5 mph
12%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
62°
9 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 15 | Rainbow Trout | 12,480 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 29,110 | 6.7" | |
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 0.7" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 12,600 | 8.6" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,350 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 660 | 9.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,310 | 8.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,760 | 8.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,360 | 8.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.3" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 8.9" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.2" | |
When does Great Sacandaga Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in March through May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Frenchman Creek2.6 mi
- Hans Creek2.3 mi
- Shew Pond3.6 mi
- Sacandaga Park Reservoir5.2 mi
- Woodward Lake5.9 mi
- Kennyetto Creek5.8 mi
- Mud Lake5.6 mi
- Hunters Creek6.2 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.
Great Sacandaga Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Great Sacandaga Lake?+
Great Sacandaga Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Fulton County, New York, most recently on Mar 15, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Great Sacandaga Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2024, stocking at Great Sacandaga Lake peaks in March through May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Great Sacandaga 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 Great Sacandaga Lake?+
Great Sacandaga Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Mar 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.