Cattaraugus County · reservoir · 4 acres
Science Lake
Stocked 6× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Science Lake is a reservoir in Cattaraugus County, New York, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 15, 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
79°
58°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
65°
11 mph
28%
Sun
Showers
67°
62°
9 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 8" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 260 | 9.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 10.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 9.6" | |
| Mar 1 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stony Brook1.6 mi
- Coon Run2.6 mi
- English Creek3.0 mi
- Reservoir Number Three4.2 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Reservoir Number Two3.9 mi
- Number One Reservoir4.3 mi
- Stoddard Creek6.2 mi
- Beehunter Creek6.3 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.
Science Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Science Lake?+
Science Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Cattaraugus County, New York, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Science Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2023, stocking at Science Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Science 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 Science Lake?+
Science Lake is a reservoir in Cattaraugus County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.