Onondaga County · reservoir · 2,265 acres
Otisco Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Otisco Lake is a reservoir in Onondaga County, New York, stocked with Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 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
82°
60°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
11 mph
6%
Sun
Rain
72°
67°
18 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 40,414 | 1.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 6,350 | 9.4" | |
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 5,500 | 8.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All New York waters with tiger muskellunge → · All New York waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Willow Brook1.2 mi
- Spafford Creek2.7 mi
- Smith Hollow Pond4.0 mi
- Skaneateles Lake4.0 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Rockwell Springs6.5 mi
- Grout Brook7.1 mi
- West Branch Onondaga Creek6.8 mi
- Mud Pond9.2 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.
Otisco Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Otisco Lake?+
Otisco Lake is stocked with Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye in Onondaga County, New York, most recently on Jun 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Otisco 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 Otisco Lake?+
Otisco Lake is a reservoir in Onondaga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.