Seneca County · reservoir · 44 acres
Van Cleef Lake
Van Cleef Lake is a reservoir in Seneca County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
11 mph
19%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
64°
11 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Sucker Brook1.3 mi
- Demont Creek2.8 mi
- Silver Creek3.0 mi
- Canoga Creek4.4 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Black Lake5.1 mi
- Black Brook5.8 mi
- Yawger Creek4.6 mistocked May 1, 2025
- Gem Creek4.5 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.
Van Cleef Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Van Cleef 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 Van Cleef Lake?+
Van Cleef Lake is a reservoir in Seneca County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.