Jamesville Reservoir Fish Stocking
Onondaga County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Jamesville Reservoir was last stocked June 2025 with Walleye. Jamesville Reservoir has 23 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 79,989 fish stocked over that period.
When Jamesville Reservoir is stocked
Jamesville Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in September — 11 stocking events in that peak month.
Angler's Field Guide
Fishing Tips & Stocking Guide for Jamesville Reservoir
Practical advice on fish behavior, recommended tackle, and state regulations for anglers fishing in Onondaga County, New York.
Post-Plant Behavior & Timing
Hatchery-raised fish are conditioned to pelleted feed and open raceways. Following a release into Jamesville Reservoir, they typically congregate in schools near public access points, boat ramps, or inlets for the first 24 to 48 hours while adjusting to natural water conditions.
Since Jamesville Reservoir was last stocked June 2025, anglers visiting within 1 to 2 weeks of a reported event generally experience the highest activity before fish disperse into deeper cover.
State Regulations & Licensing
- •Fishing License: A valid New York freshwater fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older.Purchase New York license online →
- •Official Rules & Limits: Bag limits, bait restrictions, and seasonal boundaries are set by New York fish & wildlife agency.Official New York regulations guidebook →
- •Ethical Conservation: Use barbless hooks and keep fish submerged in water during unhooking.Trout Thermal Advisory: When water temperatures rise above 68°F (20°C), released trout face severe mortality from thermal exhaustion. Target warmwater species or fish early in the morning when lakes and streams warm up.
Recommended Tackle & Presentations
Techniques tailored to the species stocked in Jamesville Reservoir:
Stocked Trout Tactics
Use light 4–6 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line. Float scented dough bait (PowerBait) 12–18" off bottom using a sliding slip-sinker rig with a size 14–16 treble hook. For active casting, throw 1/16 to 1/8 oz inline spinners (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail) or small spoons (Kastmaster) along drop-offs.
Bass & Panfish Approach
Target visible structure such as docks, weed lines, and fallen trees. Small 1/32 to 1/16 oz jig heads with soft plastic grubs or live worms under a float work well for crappie and bluegill; soft plastic worms or spinnerbaits work well for bass.
Walleye Profile Tips
Highly regarded as table fare; typically targeted with jigs, live bait rigs, or trolled crankbaits, often after dark.
Tiger Trout Profile Tips
Known for hitting lures and flies aggressively; a favorite for anglers seeking a distinctive, hard-fighting stocked trout.
Recommended Tackle for Jamesville Reservoir
Field-tested tackle and presentations matched to the species stocked here.
Berkley PowerBait Floating Trout Dough
Hatchery-raised trout are conditioned to pelleted scents; scented dough floated 12–18 inches off bottom consistently triggers strikes.
Panther Martin Classic Teardrop Inline Spinner
The heavy convex blade spins instantly upon retrieval, sending vibration through the water that triggers aggressive reaction bites along drop-offs.
Sliding Sinker & Treble Hook Rigging Kit
Sliding egg sinkers allow cautious trout to run with bait without feeling line drag, while size 14–16 treble hooks keep dough bait securely pinned.
Gary Yamamoto 5-inch Custom Senko Stickbaits
The heavy salt-impregnated plastic produces a unique horizontal shimmy on the fall around weed beds, docks, and submerged timber.
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Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Jamesville Reservoir, freshest activity first.
Evergreen Lake
3 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 13 records
Last stocked September 2025
Harbor Brook
7 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 28 records
Last stocked May 2025
Pratts Falls
5 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 34 records
Last stocked April 2025
Butternut creek
9 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 12 records
Last stocked April 2025
Butternut Creek
9 miOtsego County · 2 species · 167 records
Last stocked April 2025
Pools Brook
11 miOnondaga County · 2 species · 31 records
Last stocked March 2025
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| July 2024 | Tiger Trout | 850 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Tiger Trout | 850 | 9.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2023 | Tiger Trout | 850 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2023 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2022 | Tiger Trout | 850 | 11" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| August 2022 | Tiger Trout | 850 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2021 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 15 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 10.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 10,011 | 1.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2018 | Walleye | 5,000 | 2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2017 | Walleye | 6,628 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2016 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 0" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 9.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Walleye | 6,500 | 1.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 10.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Tiger Trout | 1,700 | 10.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Tiger Trout | 1,000 | 10.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 6,600 | 1.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Jamesville Reservoir last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Jamesville Reservoir was last stocked June 2025 with Walleye.
What fish species are stocked in Jamesville Reservoir?
Jamesville Reservoir is stocked with Walleye and Tiger Trout.
What time of year is Jamesville Reservoir stocked?
Jamesville Reservoir is typically stocked in summer, most often in September.
How often is Jamesville Reservoir stocked?
Jamesville Reservoir has been stocked about 2 times a year — 23 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in Jamesville Reservoir?
About 79,989 fish have been stocked in Jamesville Reservoir across 23 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Jamesville Reservoir?
Fish stocked in Jamesville Reservoir average about 6.0 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.
Do you need a fishing license to fish Jamesville Reservoir?
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid New York freshwater fishing license. Always review current regulations from New York fish & wildlife agency for site-specific rules, bag limits, or stamps.
How do you catch stocked trout in Jamesville Reservoir?
Freshly stocked trout in Jamesville Reservoir typically respond well to floating dough bait (such as PowerBait) floated 12–18 inches off bottom on light 4–6 lb leader, live nightcrawlers under a bobber, and small inline spinners or spoons retrieved along shorelines and drop-offs.