Onondaga County · reservoir · 8,777 acres
Skaneateles Lake
Stocked 9× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Skaneateles Lake is a reservoir in Onondaga County, New York, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 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
77°
63°
14 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
11 mph
15%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 8" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 9,280 | 6.75" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 8.7" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 4.3" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 9,000 | 7.4" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 8.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 3.6" | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 8,030 | 7.5" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 15,000 | 8.5" | |
When does Skaneateles Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
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All New York waters with landlocked salmon → · All New York waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Willow Brook3.2 mi
- Otisco Lake4.0 mistocked Jun 1, 2025
- Smith Hollow Pond5.9 mi
- Rockwell Springs6.9 mi
- Spafford Creek6.1 mi
- Grout Brook8.1 mi
- Mud Pond9.1 mi
- Owasco Inlet8.9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
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.
Skaneateles Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Skaneateles Lake?+
Skaneateles Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Onondaga County, New York, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Skaneateles Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2023, stocking at Skaneateles Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Lake?+
Skaneateles Lake is a reservoir in Onondaga County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.