31 public waters in the Central NY region — 14 lakes/reservoirs and 17 rivers. Every one is fishable on a New York licence.
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Skaneateles Lake, a 8,777-acre lake in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, managed by New York State DEC: One of the Finger Lakes — a deep glacial trench holding Lake Trout and Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, plus stocked rainbows and browns and shallow-end pike and pickerel.
This entry represents the 11-lake Finger Lakes region rather than one water body. Seneca and Cayuga are the standout fisheries: Seneca is the deepest Finger Lake (618 ft) and arguably the best lake trout fishery outside the Great Lakes, with fish regularly over 20 lb; both lakes also hold landlocked Atlantic salmon.
In Onondaga County, New York, Onondaga Lake is a 2,976-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 Onondaga County, New York, Otisco Lake is a 2,265-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC. One of the Finger Lakes — a deep glacial trench holding Lake Trout and Landlocked Atlantic Salmon, a strong smallmouth and Largemouth Bass fishery, plus stocked rainbows and browns and shallow-end pike and pickerel.
In Cayuga and Onondaga Counties, New York, Cross Lake is a 1,999-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.
Hamilton, Oswego, Onondaga and 2 more counties in New York — Mud Pond is a 1,628-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.
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.
In Onondaga, Fulton, Cortland and 2 more counties in New York, Green Lake is a 318-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.
Tully Lakes Lake, a 262-acre lake in Cortland and Onondaga 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.
Jamesville Reservoir, a 217-acre lake in Onondaga 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.
Tully Lake, a 213-acre lake in Onondaga 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.
In Onondaga and Cortland Counties, New York, Labrador Pond is a 102-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.
Woodland Reservoir (14 acres) sits in Onondaga County, 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.
In Onondaga County, New York, Westcott Reservoir is a 12-acre lake, 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.
Onondaga County, New York — Butternut Creek is a 25 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.
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.
Onondaga County, New York — Rush Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, Skaneateles Creek is a 19 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.
Cayuga and Onondaga Counties, New York — Dutch Hollow Brook is a 13 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Onondaga County, New York — West Branch Limestone Creek is a 13 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Onondaga County, New York — Shaver Creek is a 6 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Onondaga Creek (1 km) flows through Onondaga County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Cortland and Onondaga Counties, New York — Labrador Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
West Branch Tioughnioga Creek runs 9 km through Onondaga 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.
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.
Spafford Creek (8 km) flows through Onondaga and Cortland Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Cortland, Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, Grout Brook is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego and Onondaga Counties, New York — Ox Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
North Branch Ley Creek runs 9 km through Onondaga County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Carpenters Brook (8 km) flows through Onondaga 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.
Pools Brook (9 km) flows through Onondaga County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Onondaga County holds 21 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Common Carp, Chain Pickerel and Channel Catfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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