Cayuga County · reservoir · 6,752 acres
Owasco Lake
Stocked 9× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Owasco Lake is a reservoir in Cayuga County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Rain
75°
64°
9 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
64°
11 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 8" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 9,010 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 860 | 10.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.4" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 8,920 | 7.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 10,500 | 6.8" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 6.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 9,100 | 7.7" | |
When does Owasco Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with lake trout →
Nearby waters
- Dutch Hollow Brook1.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Sucker Brook4.7 mi
- Owasco Inlet5.9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Woods Mill Pond (historical)6.0 mi
- Auburn Reservoir7.7 mi
- Mill Creek9.3 mi
- Skaneateles Lake7.6 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Dresserville Creek9.6 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.
Owasco Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Owasco Lake?+
Owasco Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Cayuga County, New York, most recently on May 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Owasco Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Owasco Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Owasco 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 Owasco Lake?+
Owasco Lake is a reservoir in Cayuga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.