35 public waters in the Adirondacks region — 17 lakes/reservoirs and 18 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.
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.
This 1,664-acre reservoir in Rensselaer County, managed by New York State DEC, offers solid mixed fishing in the Capital-Mohawk region. Walleye and smallmouth bass anchor the fishery, while largemouth bass and panfish provide reliable secondary options throughout the season.
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.
Suffolk, Schuyler, Essex and 3 more counties in New York — Mill Pond is a 719-acre lake, managed by New York State DEC (public fishing access): A Long Island pond — Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Panfish, with stocked Trout in the deeper spring-fed ponds each spring and fall.
Monroe, Hamilton, Rockland and 3 more counties in New York — Cranberry Pond is a 678-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.
Second Pond (349 acres) sits in Franklin, Warren, Hamilton and 1 more county in 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.
Rensselaer County, New-York — Burden Lake is a 262-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.
Rensselaer, Allegany, Delaware and 2 more counties in New York — Spring Lake is a 172-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.
Rensselaer County, New York — Snyders Lake is a 113-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.
Dunham Reservoir (99 acres) sits in Rensselaer 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.
Franklin, Rensselaer and Essex Counties, New York — White Lily Pond is a 60-acre lake, managed by State Park and Recreation: 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.
Rensselaer County, New-York — Wager Pond is a 58-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.
Gravel Pond, a 56-acre lake in Rensselaer 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.
Rensselaer and Columbia Counties, New York — Shaver Pond is a 54-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.
Burden Pond, a 20-acre lake in Rensselaer 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.
Burdens Pond (18 acres) sits in Rensselaer 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.
Rensselaer County, New York — Black River is a 11 km stream: A New York smallmouth river — smallmouth and Rock Bass in the current, Walleye and pike in the pools, and Muskellunge in the bigger systems.
Rensselaer and Bennington Counties, New York — Browns Brook is a 10 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Owl Kill runs 11 km through Washington and Rensselaer Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Little White Creek (12 km) flows through Washington and Rensselaer Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Washington and Rensselaer Counties, New York — Wampecack Creek is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Franklin, Rensselaer and Clinton Counties, New York — Rocky Brook is a 12 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Mill Hollow Brook (9 km) flows through Rensselaer, Saratoga and Washington Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Moordener Kill (9 km) flows through Rensselaer County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Rensselaer County, New York, Nipmoose Brook is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Hemlock Brook runs 4 km through Orange and Rensselaer Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Vlockie Kill runs 8 km through Rensselaer and Albany Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Rensselaer County, New York, Deep Kill is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Valatie Kill (8 km) flows through Rensselaer County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Wyomanock Creek runs 8 km through Columbia and Rensselaer Counties, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Muitzes Kill (Rensselaer County, New York) sits in Rensselaer County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Rensselaer County, New York, North Branch Moordener Kill is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Tackawasick Creek runs 8 km through Rensselaer County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Quacken Kill (7 km) flows through Rensselaer County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Rensselaer County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Common Carp, Muskellunge 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.