Otsego County · lake · 21 acres
Hartwick Reservoir
Hartwick Reservoir is a lake in Otsego 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
Fog
76°
60°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
79°
59°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Showers
72°
64°
13 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Clark Brook2.4 mi
- Arnold Lake3.5 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Goey Pond3.5 mi
- Fly Creek3.8 mi
- Chase Creek3.5 mi
- Oaks Creek3.8 mi
- West Branch Otego Creek5.2 mi
- Cranberry Bog5.4 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.
Hartwick Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hartwick 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 Hartwick Reservoir?+
Hartwick Reservoir is a lake in Otsego County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.