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DeRuyter Reservoir

DeRuyter Reservoir is a reservoir in New York, near Madison County.

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Fish species in DeRuyter Reservoir

DeRuyter Reservoir began as part of the Erie Canal’s water supply. Today its developed shoreline surrounds a fishery where abundant bass can offer a more straightforward target than the harder-to-locate walleye. Boat access is through the fee launch at the general store on South Lake Road; confirm its operating arrangements before towing over.

DeRuyter Reservoir facts
WaterDeRuyter Reservoir
StateNew York
CountyMadison
Surface area576 acres
Maximum depth55 feet
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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    NYS DEC Freshwater Fishing

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    NYS DEC Freshwater Fishing

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    NYS DEC Freshwater Fishing

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    NYS DEC Freshwater Fishing

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    NYS DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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