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Hinckley Reservoir

Hinckley Reservoir spans 2,800 acres along the West Canada Creek, formed by a dam completed in 1915 for flood control and power. The water holds northern pike, walleye, and bass; public boat launches at the north and south ends make it accessible for fishing and paddling.

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§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (1)
  • 1 designated campsite
Access (3)
  • 3 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby parking

3 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Fishing

What’s in the water

§ Stocking history
34 stocking events · 2011–2026 · 3 species
  • 2026Most recent
    • Rainbow Trout 5,200 fish · 8 inches (Early May)
  • 2024
    • Rainbow Trout 2,000 fish · 9 (April)
    • Rainbow Trout 2,000 fish · 9.3 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 1,400 fish · 9.7 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 1,000 fish · 9.2 (May)
  • 2023
    • Rainbow Trout 3,700 fish · 9.2 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 1,300 fish · 9.2 (May)
  • 2022
    • Rainbow Trout 1,950 fish · 9.5 (April)
    • Rainbow Trout 3,050 fish · 9 (May)
  • 2021
    • Rainbow Trout 4,350 fish · 8.8 (May)
  • 2020
    • Rainbow Trout 10,000 fish · 3.5 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 2,810 fish · 8.3 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 1,530 fish · 10.2 (May)
    • Rainbow Trout 3,750 fish · 8.9 (March)
  • 2019
    • Rainbow Trout 5,000 fish · 8.7 (April)
  • 2017
    • Rainbow Trout 5,000 fish · 9.3 (April)
+ 6 earlier years

Source: NYS DEC Stocking Records via data.ny.gov · Annual refresh

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (10)
Trails (22)
Primitive campsites (1)
  • Chapendo Acres Adirondack Camping1.8 mi
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