Delaware County · reservoir · 2 acres
Hancock Reservoir
Hancock Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
62°
8 mph
33%
Fri
Clear
82°
60°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
9 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Busfield Pond0.5 mi
- Cadosia Creek0.7 mi
- East Branch Delaware River1.3 mistocked Apr 25, 2026
- West Branch Delaware River1.3 mistocked May 18, 2026
- Shehawken Creek1.3 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Sands Creek1.1 mi
- Peas Eddy Brook2.4 mi
- Balls Creek3.1 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.
Hancock Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hancock 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 Hancock Reservoir?+
Hancock Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.