61 public waters in the Finger Lakes region — 26 lakes/reservoirs and 35 rivers. Every one is fishable on a New York licence.
See every public fishing venue in New York on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Ontario and its tributaries — a legendary Chinook and Coho Salmon and Steelhead fishery, big lake and Brown Trout, plus Smallmouth Bass and pike in the bays and the Salmon River run in fall.
In Jefferson and Delaware Counties, New York, Perch Lake is a 1,854-acre lake, managed by State Department of Conservation. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In St. Lawrence, Hamilton, Jefferson and 3 more counties in New York, Mud Lake is a 1,437-acre lake, managed by State Department of Conservation. A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Butterfield Lake, a 1,031-acre lake in Jefferson County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Crystal Lake, a 915-acre lake in Jefferson, Sullivan, Lewis and 3 more counties in New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Clear Lake, a 907-acre lake in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Herkimer and 3 more counties in New York, managed by State Department of Conservation: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
St. Lawrence, Fulton, Jefferson and 2 more counties in New York — Pleasant Lake is a 725-acre lake, managed by State Department of Conservation: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Monroe, Hamilton, Rockland and 3 more counties in New York — Cranberry Pond is a 678-acre lake, managed by State Department of Conservation: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Franklin, Dutchess, Saratoga and 3 more counties in New York, Black Pond is a 505-acre lake, managed by State Department of Conservation. A deep, cold-water New York lake — Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in the basin, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass around the structure, and stocked rainbows and browns.
Jefferson County, New York — Millsite Lake is a 487-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Goose Pond (408 acres) sits in Essex, Jefferson, Columbia and 1 more county in New York, managed by State Department of Conservation. A deep, cold-water New York lake — Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in the basin, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass around the structure, and stocked rainbows and browns.
Red Lake (372 acres) sits in Jefferson County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Grass Lake, a 341-acre lake in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Franklin and Jefferson Counties, New York, Floodwood Pond is a 332-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A deep, cold-water New York lake — Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon in the basin, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass around the structure, and stocked rainbows and browns.
Jefferson County, New-York — Muskellunge Lake is a 293-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Moon Lake (274 acres) sits in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Jefferson County, New York — Lake of the Woods is a 205-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Lakeview Pond (197 acres) sits in Jefferson County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Payne Lake, a 186-acre lake in Jefferson and Lewis Counties, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Hyde Lake (182 acres) sits in Jefferson County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Sixberry Lake (127 acres) sits in Jefferson County, New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Jefferson County, New-York, Henderson Pond is a 127-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Jefferson County, New York, South Colwell Pond is a 113-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access). A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
In Jefferson County, New-York, Lake of the Isles is a 90-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Jefferson County, New-York — Lucky Star Lake is a 77-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
North Colwell Pond, a 69-acre lake in Jefferson County, New York, managed by State Department of Conservation: A classic New York warmwater lake — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Chain Pickerel over the weed edges, with Perch, Crappie and Panfish in the bays.
Bear Creek (21 km) flows through Jefferson County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — Skinner Creek is a 23 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
West Branch Black Creek runs 18 km through Jefferson County, New York: A New York Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in the bigger water. Special regulations and seasons apply on many reaches.
In Jefferson and Oswego Counties, New York, Raystone Creek is a 21 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jones Creek (14 km) flows through Jefferson County. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Carter Creek runs 9 km through Jefferson County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson and Lewis Counties, New York, Sandy Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A New York Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in the bigger water. Special regulations and seasons apply on many reaches.
Blanchard Creek runs 18 km through Lewis and Jefferson Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Hyde Creek (10 km) flows through Jefferson County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — Horse Creek is a 15 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Three Mile Creek runs 14 km through Jefferson County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lindsey Creek runs 12 km through Jefferson and Oswego Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson and Lewis Counties, New York, Rockwell Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Taylor Brook (12 km) flows through Jefferson, Herkimer, Clinton and 1 more county in New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — Philomel Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Miller Creek runs 7 km through Jefferson County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson County, New York, Little Stony Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — Jewett Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties, New York, Malterna Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson, Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, New York, Buck Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jacobs Creek (10 km) flows through Jefferson County, New York. A New York Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in the bigger water. Special regulations and seasons apply on many reaches.
Jefferson County, New York — North Branch Sandy Creek is a 9 km stream: A New York Trout stream — wild and stocked brown and Brook Trout, with rainbows in the bigger water. Special regulations and seasons apply on many reaches.
Stebbins Creek (10 km) flows through Jefferson and Lewis Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Matoon Creek (8 km) flows through Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson County, New York, Abijah Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, New York, Pleasant Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — Staplin Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Kents Creek runs 8 km through Jefferson County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Freeman Creek (8 km) flows through Jefferson County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
St. Lawrence, Sullivan and Jefferson Counties, New York — Shingle Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Big Deerlick Creek runs 7 km through Jefferson County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson County, New York, Stone Mills Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson County, New York, Chaumont River is a 21 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Jefferson County, New York — McCarn Creek is a 6 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Jefferson County, New York, Mullet Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Jefferson County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Muskellunge.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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