Fishing Beyond the Stream in Delaware County
While our area is famous for fly fishing in the vast network of rivers and streams, which you can read about here, there are also some amazing stillwater catches to be had in our lakes, ponds and reservoirs.
Big Pond
549 Barkaboom Road
Andes
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch
This pond receives a good amount of pressure all year long even for its location. Some very impressive catches have been recorded. Stocked annually with approximately 250-1000 brown trout 8-21″ in length (most years it receives roughly 200-250 brown Trout 8-9″ in length) and 250 rainbow trout 8-9″ in length. Ice fishing is also permitted.
Cannonsville Reservoir
Route 10
Deposit & Tomkins
The reservoir is most popular for its brown trout and smallmouth bass fishery and can be accessed via several points along Route 10. Stocked annually with approximately 6,500-7,000 brown trout 8-9″ in length. The panfishing can be decent at times. A contour fishing map of the reservoir can be downloaded here.
East Sidney Reservoir
Route 357
Sidney
The lake is mainly fished for its panfish, but some huge bass have been caught. It is also a popular destination for those seeking to catch Common Carp, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.
Huggins Lake
Berry Brook Road
Colchester
Accessed via a trail off Berry Brook Road, the lake is fished for its large Brook Trout, as well as Golden Shiner, Satinfin Shiner, and Brown Bullhead. Ice fishing and live bait is prohibited.
Pepacton Reservoir
Various access points
Colchester, Andes
The reservoir is most popular for its brown trout and smallmouth bass fishery; both species are caught annually at trophy sizes. Channel Catfish are being caught with more consistency in recent years. The panfish population is abundant. Stocked annually with approximately 8,000-9,000 brown trout 8-9″ in length. Ive fishing is not allowed. The majority of shoreline is accessible through New York City Department of Environmental Conservation land with numerous designated boat launches. A contour fishing map of the reservoir can be downloaded here.
To utilize the reservoirs, you’ll need an additional, easy-to-obtain access permit. For all you need to know about fishing our region, please visit this page.
Other Things to do While in the Area…
Going to Big Pond?
The Andes Hotel
110 Main St, Andes
845.676.4408
The Meadows Golf Center and All American BBQ
42565 State Highway 28, Margaretville
845.586.4104
Tompkins Fall Waterfall
Barkaboom Rd, Andes
Going to the Cannonsville Reservoir?
Butterfields Cafe
16 Division St, Deposit
607.621.7666
French Woods Golf & Country Club
17440 NY-97, Hancock
607.637.1800
Hancock House Hotel
137 E Front St, Hancock
607.637.7100
Going to the East Sidney Reservoir?
Awestruck Ciders
8 Winkler Rd
Sidney, NY 13838
East Main Bowling Lanes & Lounge
1 E Main St, Sidney
607.563.2695
Tulip & Rose Cafe
435 Main St, Franklin
607.829.4040
Going to Huggins Lake?
Downsville Covered Bridge
15500 NY-30, Downsville
The Old School House Inn & Restaurant
28218 NY-206, Downsville
607.363.7814
Russell Brook Campsites
731 Russell Brook Rd, Roscoe
607.498.5416
Going to Pepacton Reservoir?
The Ark Bowl and BBQ
42366 State Highway 28, Arkville
845.586.2695
Palmer Hill Trail
11 Finkle Rd, Andes
Wayside Cider
55 Redden Ln
Andes, NY 13731
845.676.6002