Lebanon Reservoir

Lebanon Reservoir is a peaceful fishing spot in Madison County, west of the village of Hamilton and near Earlville. A concrete boat launch gives anglers a way onto the water, and the reservoir holds a mix of fish that changes with the seasons. It’s a good place to wet a line.

In cooler months, anglers can hope for rainbow trout, while plentiful largemouth bass take over through the summer. It’s a quiet, no-frills place to fish, well suited to a morning or an evening on the water in Madison County’s rolling countryside.

What to Know

• A concrete boat launch provides access to the water.
• Rainbow trout are the draw in cooler months.
• Largemouth bass are plentiful through the summer.
• The reservoir is west of Hamilton, home to Colgate University.
• Madison County Tourism features the reservoir.