50 public waters in the Adirondacks region — 46 lakes/reservoirs and 4 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, Franklin, Dutchess and 2 more counties in New York, Indian Lake is a 5,863-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.
South Lake, a 1,188-acre lake in Herkimer, Hamilton and Putnam 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.
Croton Falls Reservoir, a 1,022-acre lake in Putnam County, New York, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required): 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.
Lake Mahopac (598 acres) sits in Putnam 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.
Putnam County, New-York — Bog Brook Reservoir is a 388-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.
Oscawana Lake (360 acres) sits in Putnam County, New York, 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 Putnam County, New-York, Lake Oscawana is a 358-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.
Putnam County, New York — Wawayanda Lake is a 344-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.
Putnam County, New York — Putnam Lake is a 321-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.
Putnam County, New-York — East Branch Reservoir is a 307-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.
Browns Pond, a 304-acre lake in Orange, Washington, Putnam and 1 more county in New York, 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.
Sagamore Lake (272 acres) sits in Hamilton and Putnam Counties, New York, 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.
Boyd Corners Reservoir, a 230-acre lake in Putnam County, New York, managed by NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (free access permit required): 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.
Putnam County, New-York — West Branch Reservoir is a 227-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.
St. Lawrence, Putnam and Franklin Counties, New York — Pine Pond is a 221-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.
White Pond, a 170-acre lake in Putnam, Herkimer, 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.
Wiccopee Reservoir (165 acres) sits in Putnam County, New York, 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.
Franklin, Steuben, Putnam and 1 more county in New York — Duck Pond is a 153-acre lake, managed by Forest Service: 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 Putnam County, New York, Stillwater Pond is a 147-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.
Little Pond, a 139-acre lake in Essex, Warren, Delaware and 2 more counties in New York, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): 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 Putnam County, New-York, Diverting Reservoir is a 125-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.
Putnam County, New York — Canopus Lake is a 112-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.
Barrett Pond, a 100-acre lake in Putnam 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.
Stump Pond, a 99-acre lake in Cortland, Sullivan and Putnam Counties, New York, 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.
Lake Tonetta (73 acres) sits in Putnam 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.
Putnam County, New York — Lake Peekskill is a 58-acre lake, 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.
Putnam County, New York — C Fahnestock State Park Pond is a 56-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.
Seven Hills Lake, a 55-acre lake in Putnam 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.
Ice Pond (52 acres) sits in Putnam County, New York, 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.
China Pond, a 51-acre lake in Putnam 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.
Dean Pond, a 49-acre lake in Cortland and Putnam 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.
Secor Lake (49 acres) sits in Putnam 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.
Lake Louise (48 acres) sits in Putnam 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.
Beacon Reservoir (47 acres) sits in Putnam and Dutchess Counties, New York, 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 Putnam County, New York, Lake Nimham is a 36-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.
Lost Lake (35 acres) sits in Putnam 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 Putnam and Saratoga Counties, New York, Palmer Lake is a 27-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 Putnam County, New York, Kentwood Lake is a 20-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.
Mendel Pond, a 19-acre lake in Putnam County, New York, 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.
Putnam County, New York — Loch Lyall Lake is a 19-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.
Cortlandt Lake, a 18-acre lake in Putnam and Westchester Counties, 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.
Little Buck Mountain Pond (17 acres) sits in Putnam 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.
Putnam County, New York — Jacox Pond is a 14-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.
Catfish Pond, a 13-acre lake in Putnam County, New York, 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.
Putnam County, New York — Jordan Pond is a 12-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 Putnam County, New York, Lockwood Pond is a 12-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.
Putnam and Westchester Counties, New York — Canopus Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Putnam and Dutchess Counties, New York — Clove Creek is a 18 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Putnam County, New York — Peekskill Hollow Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York — Wiccopee Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Putnam County holds 21 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Walleye and Common Carp.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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