Allegany County · reservoir · 588 acres
Rushford Lake
Stocked 6× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Rushford Lake is a reservoir in Allegany County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Overcast
71°
58°
10 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
61°
11 mph
28%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,950 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,620 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 11.3" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,610 | 8.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,640 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,990 | 10" | |
Angler reports
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All New York waters with brown trout → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Moss Lake1.3 mi
- Rush Creek1.5 mi
- Caneadea Creek2.0 mi
- Crawford Creek2.7 mi
- Rockville Lake5.6 mi
- Hanging Bog5.8 mi
- Black Creek5.3 mi
- Wigwam Creek5.4 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.
Rushford Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rushford Lake?+
Rushford Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Allegany County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rushford Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2024, stocking at Rushford Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rushford 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 Rushford Lake?+
Rushford Lake is a reservoir in Allegany County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.