Seneca County · lake · 43,394 acres
Seneca Lake
Stocked 16× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Seneca Lake is a lake in Seneca County, New York, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon — 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
77°
66°
12 mph
26%
Fri
Overcast
85°
62°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
65°
11 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 22,900 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.1" | |
| Jun 1 | Brown Trout | 3,087 | 7.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 18,170 | 8.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 24,760 | 6.7" | |
| Mar 1 | Brown Trout | 22,680 | 7.9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.6" | |
| Jun 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 80,023 | 1.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 860 | 10.1" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 23,110 | 7.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 24,000 | 6.7" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 15,600 | 8.4" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Lake Trout | 40,000 | 6.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Lake Trout | 19,310 | 8.2" | |
| Apr 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 21,420 | 6.6" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 21,600 | 7.8" | |
When does Seneca Lake get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April.
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Nearby waters
- Reeder Creek1.2 mi
- Kashong Creek1.5 mi
- Wilson Creek2.6 mi
- Finger Lakes4.5 mi
- Keuka Lake Outlet6.6 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Gem Lake8.4 mi
- Kendig Creek8.4 mi
- Gem Creek9.2 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.
Seneca Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Seneca Lake?+
Seneca Lake is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Seneca County, New York, most recently on Apr 1, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Seneca Lake get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2023, stocking at Seneca Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Seneca 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 Seneca Lake?+
Seneca Lake is a lake in Seneca 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.