Herkimer County · reservoir · 2,708 acres
Hinckley Reservoir
Stocked 7× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Hinckley Reservoir is a reservoir in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 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°
60°
8 mph
26%
Fri
Fog
80°
57°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
82°
57°
7 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 5,200 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,200 | 0.7" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,250 | 0" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.3" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 9.7" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Black Creek0.8 mi
- Thomas Pond1.1 mi
- Lake Gay2.6 mi
- Lake Margarite2.8 mi
- Lake Charlotte2.8 mi
- Muskrat Brook3.8 mi
- Ash Creek3.6 mi
- Lake Julia3.8 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.
Hinckley Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hinckley Reservoir?+
Hinckley Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on May 5, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hinckley Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Hinckley Reservoir peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hinckley 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 Hinckley Reservoir?+
Hinckley Reservoir is a reservoir in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.