55 public waters in the Finger Lakes region — 17 lakes/reservoirs and 38 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.
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.
Oswego, Essex, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York — North Pond is a 2,990-acre lake, managed by Other or Unknown State 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.
This 1,650-acre Central NY impoundment in Oswego County offers a mixed warmwater and coldwater fishery managed by DEC. Largemouth and smallmouth bass provide the primary draw, while walleye attract anglers working deeper structure; brown, brook and rainbow trout round out the roster, along with black crappie and pumpkinseed for panfish opportunities.
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.
Hamilton, Oswego, Herkimer and 2 more counties in New York — South Pond is a 1,048-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.
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 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.
Lower Reservoir (203 acres) sits in Oswego 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.
Whitney Pond, a 107-acre lake in Oswego, St. Lawrence and Franklin 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 Oswego County, New-York, Kasoag Lake is a 70-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.
Mosher Pond, a 58-acre lake in Oswego 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.
Chase Pond (56 acres) sits in Oswego 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.
Oswego County, New York — Saint Marys Pond is a 25-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.
Goudy Pond, a 21-acre lake in Oswego 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.
Oswego County, New York — Lake Loraine 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 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.
Ninemile Creek runs 27 km through Oswego and Cayuga 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.
Deer Creek (4 km) flows through Oswego 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.
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 Oswego County, New York, Catfish Creek is a 28 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Eightmile Creek runs 15 km through Oswego and Cayuga Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Snake Creek runs 17 km through Oswego County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sterling Valley Creek (21 km) flows through Cayuga and Oswego Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — South Branch Little Salmon River is a 22 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Beaverdam Brook is a 15 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
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.
Oswego County, New York — Sage Creek is a 20 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Little Sandy Creek is a 2 km river or creek. 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.
Orwell Creek (15 km) flows through Oswego County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, South Branch Grindstone Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
North Branch Grindstone Creek (12 km) flows through Oswego County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — Butterfly Creek is a 15 km stream: 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.
Little Deer Creek (12 km) flows through Oswego County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
North Branch Little Salmon River runs 12 km through Oswego County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Rice Creek (13 km) flows through Oswego County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Pekin Brook is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Big Bay Creek (12 km) flows through Oswego County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — Potter Creek is a 7 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Scriba Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — Little Grindstone Creek is a 10 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — Bell Creek is a 12 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.
Oswego County, New York — Caughdenoy Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Threemile Creek is a 6 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Ley Creek runs 5 km through Oswego County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Oswego County, New York — Pine Meadows Creek is a 8 km stream: 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.
Oswego County, New York — Crippen Creek is a 9 km stream: 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.
Frederick Creek runs 7 km through Oswego County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Oswego County, New York, Cottrell 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, Oswego County holds 34 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, 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.