36 public waters in the Central NY region — 11 lakes/reservoirs and 25 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.
New York's largest inland lake and its premier Walleye and jumbo-Perch fishery — shallow, fertile and wind-driven, with a strong smallmouth population on the shoals and pike in the weed bays.
Cazenovia Lake (1,166 acres) sits in Madison 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.
DeRuyter Reservoir, a 589-acre Central NY impoundment in Madison County, combines walleye and bass (both species) with chain pickerel as secondary predators, while black crappie, pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass supply reliable panfish opportunities managed by DEC.
Sunset Lake (297 acres) sits in Sullivan, Madison, Broome and 2 more counties in New York, managed by City 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.
Madison County, New York — Eaton Reservoir is a 260-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 Madison County, New York, Lake Moraine is a 188-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.
Leland Pond, a 126-acre lake in Madison 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.
Lebanon Reservoir (96 acres) sits in Madison 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 Madison County, New York, Madison Reservoir is a 81-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 Madison County, New York, Woodland Pond is a 34-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.
Gorton Lake, a 25-acre lake in Madison 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.
Oneida and Madison Counties, New York — Mud Creek is a 28 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.
Pleasant Brook runs 23 km through Chenango and Madison Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Limestone Creek (18 km) flows through Onondaga and Madison 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.
Madison County, New York — Chittenango Creek is a 59 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.
In Oneida and Madison Counties, New York, Taylor Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oriskany Creek (14 km) flows through Madison and Oneida 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.
Sangerfield River runs 12 km through Oneida and Madison 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.
Oneida Creek runs 11 km through Madison 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.
Handsome Brook (11 km) flows through Chenango, Delaware and Madison Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Madison, Chenango and Otsego Counties, New York, Tallette Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Madison County, New York — Cowaselon Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Madison County, New York — Payne Brook is a 8 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.
West Branch Unadilla River (9 km) flows through Oneida, Otsego and Madison Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
East Branch Tioughnioga Creek runs 10 km through Madison and Cortland 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.
Madison County, New York — Canastota Creek is a 11 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Middle Branch Tioughnioga Creek (9 km) flows through Madison and Cortland Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Madison and Onondaga Counties, New York, East Branch Limestone Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sconondoa Creek (9 km) flows through Oneida and Madison 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.
Stephens Creek runs 10 km through Steuben and Madison Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Shawler Brook runs 9 km through Chenango and Madison Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Otselic River runs 71 km through Madison 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.
Clockville Creek (8 km) flows through Madison County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Callahan Brook (5 km) flows through Madison County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Madison County, New York, Stone Mill Brook is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Madison County, New York — Owlville Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Madison County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum and Channel Catfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the New York map Join PiscaMapsOne New York fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. NYS DEC agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorsnew-york.com.