Reservoir · New York
Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley
Location Snapshot
Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley is a central New York reservoir with forested shoreline, open basins, and mixed coolwater habitat. Smallmouth bass and walleye are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 58°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 54°F / Low 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hinckley Reservoir.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Smallmouth bass are primary and established in Hinckley Reservoir at Hinckley. Walleye are common and established.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
New York
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Lake Details
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available