96 public waters in the Adirondacks region — 49 lakes/reservoirs and 47 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.
In Hamilton, Oneida, St. Lawrence and 2 more counties in New York, Long Lake is a 4,670-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. 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.
Franklin, Monroe, Essex and 3 more counties in New York — Long Pond is a 2,663-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.
Lewis County, New York — Lake Bonaparte is a 1,416-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 St. Lawrence, Warren, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York, Trout Lake is a 942-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 Lewis, St. Lawrence, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York, Beaver Lake is a 933-acre lake, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. 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.
Green Pond, a 805-acre lake in Oswego, Franklin, St. Lawrence 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.
In Hamilton, Franklin, Essex and 3 more counties in New York, Rock Pond is a 583-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.
Fulton, Hamilton, Washington and 3 more counties in New York — Pine Lake is a 570-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.
Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence and 3 more counties in New York — Deer Pond is a 544-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.
Sullivan, Lewis, Essex and 3 more counties in New York — Sand Pond is a 465-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.
Herkimer, Rensselaer, Onondaga and 2 more counties in New York — Crooked Lake is a 458-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.
Soft Maple Reservoir in Lewis County brings North Country anglers a unique tiger muskellunge fishery alongside smallmouth bass, yellow perch and chain pickerel. This 439-acre DEC water also holds rock bass, black bullhead and white sucker, offering variety for those targeting both pike family predators and panfish.
Twin Ponds Lake, a 394-acre lake in Franklin, St. Lawrence, Warren and 3 more counties 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.
Brantingham Lake (334 acres) sits in Lewis County, New York, managed by Other or Unknown Local Government. 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.
Effley Falls Pond, a 318-acre lake in Lewis County, New-York, 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.
Herkimer and Lewis Counties, New York — Big Otter Lake is a 246-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.
Chase Lake, a 186-acre lake in Lewis and Fulton Counties, 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.
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.
Lewis County, New York — McCarthys Lake is a 177-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.
Lewis County, New York — Francis Lake is a 142-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.
High Falls Pond (128 acres) sits in Lewis County, New-York, 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.
Bullhead Pond, a 125-acre lake in Lewis, Essex, Hamilton 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.
Indian Pond, a 124-acre lake in Lewis and Warren Counties, 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.
In St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties, New York, Huckleberry Lake is a 123-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.
Sears Pond, a 95-acre lake in Lewis, Suffolk and Chenango Counties, New York, managed by County Land: 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.
East Pine Pond (88 acres) sits in Franklin and Lewis Counties, New York, managed by State Department of Conservation. An Adirondack Trout pond — wild and stocked Brook Trout, with Lake Trout or Landlocked Salmon in the deeper ponds. Often reached by a carry; many are artificial-lure-only.
In Lewis County, New York, Stony Lake is a 87-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. 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 Sullivan and Lewis Counties, New York, Halfmoon Lake is a 81-acre lake, managed by Unknown. 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.
Panther Pond (72 acres) sits in St. Lawrence, Lewis, Hamilton and 1 more county 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.
Copper Lake (60 acres) sits in Lewis County, New-York, 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.
South Greek Lake, a 58-acre lake in Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, 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.
In Lewis and Suffolk Counties, New York, Crooked Pond is a 49-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. 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.
Lewis County, New York — Little Otter Lake is a 46-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.
Belfort Pond, a 41-acre lake in Lewis County, New-York, 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.
Lewis County, New York — Ashcraft Pond is a 40-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.
Catspaw Lake (37 acres) sits in Lewis 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.
Little Pine Lake, a 26-acre lake in Hamilton and Lewis Counties, New York, managed by State Department of Conservation: An Adirondack Trout pond — wild and stocked Brook Trout, with Lake Trout or Landlocked Salmon in the deeper ponds. Often reached by a carry; many are artificial-lure-only.
Lanes Pond, a 25-acre lake in Lewis 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.
Orange, Lewis and Oneida Counties, New York — Barnes Lake is a 25-acre lake, managed by State Park and Recreation: 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 Lewis County, New York, Mouldy Pond is a 23-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.
Chase Upper Lake, a 23-acre lake in Lewis 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.
French Pond (21 acres) sits in Lewis 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.
In Lewis County, New York, Bills Pond is a 18-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.
Lewis County, New York — Hinchings Pond is a 17-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.
Benton Pond, a 13-acre lake in Lewis 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.
Little Mouldy Pond (10 acres) sits in Lewis 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.
Cleveland Lake (10 acres) sits in Lewis 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.
Lewis County, New York — Sucker Brook is a 15 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis and Oswego Counties, New York — Roaring Brook is a 16 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis and Oneida Counties, New York — Fall Brook is a 16 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis County, New York, Crooked Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Little River (26 km) flows through Oneida, Oswego and Lewis Counties, 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 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.
Broad Brook runs 10 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Mad River (10 km) flows through Lewis and Oswego Counties, 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.
Lewis County, New York — Balsam Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
St. Lawrence, Niagara and Lewis Counties, New York — Sawyer Creek is a 15 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
House Creek runs 9 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis County, New York, Sevenmile Creek is a 8 km river or creek. 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.
In Lewis County, New York, Cobb Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oneida and Lewis Counties, New York, East Branch Mohawk River is a 14 km river or creek. A New York smallmouth river — smallmouth and Rock Bass in the current, Walleye and pike in the pools, and Muskellunge in the bigger systems.
Wayne and Lewis Counties, New York — Butler Creek is a 15 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oneida and Lewis Counties, New York, Florence Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Finnegan Brook (13 km) flows through Lewis and Oneida Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Negro Creek runs 11 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis County, New York, Murmur 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 Wayne and Lewis Counties, New York, Second Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
East Fork Salmon River runs 12 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis County, New York — Swiss Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis and Oswego Counties, New York — Prince Brook is a 11 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Whetstone Creek runs 10 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
West Fork Salmon River runs 12 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Smith Brook runs 7 km through Oneida and Lewis Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties, New York, Yellow Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
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.
In Herkimer and Lewis Counties, New York, Fourth Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis County, New York — Douglass Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sunday Creek runs 8 km through Herkimer and Lewis Counties, 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.
Third Creek runs 9 km through Wayne and Lewis Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Clark Creek (5 km) flows through Lewis County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oneida and Lewis Counties, New York, Ava Brook is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lyman Brook runs 8 km through Oneida and Lewis Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis County, New York, West Branch Deer River is a 8 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.
White River runs 7 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
South Creek (6 km) flows through Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Lewis County, New York — Mulligan Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Edick Creek runs 7 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Miller Brook runs 6 km through Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Grindstone Brook runs 8 km through Oswego, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Silver Brook runs 3 km through Lewis County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis County, New York, Burnt Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Lewis and Oneida Counties, New York, Point Rock Creek is a 8 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.
Across its mapped waters, Lewis County holds 29 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Muskellunge.
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