Schuyler County · reservoir · 797 acres
Waneta Lake
Stocked 3× since 2023 · NYSDEC
Waneta Lake is a reservoir in Schuyler County, New York, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. 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
Rain
72°
63°
11 mph
17%
Fri
Overcast
82°
60°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
11 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 7.8" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,100 | 8.2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Tobehanna Creek2.6 mi
- Lamoka Lake3.0 mi
- Tobehanna Creek3.3 mi
- Keuka Lake3.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2025
- Mill Pond4.8 mi
- West Branch Keuka Lake7.4 mi
- Keuka Inlet6.5 mi
- Sanford Lake8.7 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.
Waneta Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Waneta Lake?+
Waneta Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Schuyler County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Waneta 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 Waneta Lake?+
Waneta Lake is a reservoir in Schuyler County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.