27 public waters in the Hudson Valley region — 24 lakes/reservoirs and 3 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.
The Tappan Zee in Rockland County is a major Hudson River impoundment—tidal and marine-influenced—best known for its striped bass and bluefish runs. American shad and blue crab round out this anadromous and brackish-water fishery, making it a destination for estuary anglers seeking saltwater-influenced species.
Rockland County, New York — Lake Tappan is a 920-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 729-acre Hudson Valley lake in Rockland County is a rare New York venue where striped bass, northern pike and bigmouth buffalo share water with smallmouth and largemouth bass, yellow and white perch, and rainbow trout. The diverse species list and proximity to the lower Hudson make it a distinctive warmwater and cool-season option.
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.
Haverstraw Bay, a 639-acre tidal embayment in Rockland County, is a rare opportunity for sturgeon fishing in New York: both Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon inhabit these waters alongside striped bass. Bay anchovy and Atlantic menhaden support the estuary's food web and offer insight into seasonal forage patterns.
Lake Sebago (298 acres) sits in Rockland and Orange 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.
In Rockland County, New York, Rockland Lake is a 277-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.
Lake Welch (211 acres) sits in Rockland 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 Orange and Rockland Counties, New York, Lake Kanawauke is a 141-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.
Congers Lake, a 116-acre lake in Rockland 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 Rockland County, New York, Potake Pond is a 93-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources. 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.
Sheppard Pond, a 74-acre lake in Rockland County, New York, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: 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.
Pine Meadow Lake (72 acres) sits in Rockland 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.
Breakneck Pond (63 acres) sits in Rockland 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 Orange and Rockland Counties, New York, Lake Askoti is a 43-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.
Lake Skemonto (41 acres) sits in Orange and Rockland 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.
Lake Wanoksink, a 39-acre lake in Rockland 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.
Lake Skannatati (38 acres) sits in Orange and Rockland 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.
Hessian Lake, a 29-acre lake in Rockland and Orange 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.
Third Reservoir (26 acres) sits in Rockland 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.
Second Reservoir, a 18-acre lake in Rockland 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 Rockland County, New York, Lake Antrim is a 14-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.
Bullowa Lake (11 acres) sits in Rockland 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.
Garnerville Reservoir (10 acres) sits in Rockland County, New York, managed by County 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 Rockland and Bergen Counties, New Jersey, Muddy Brook is a 5 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Rockland County, New York — Minisceongo Creek is a 20 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 Rockland County, New York, Pascack Brook is a 9 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.
Across its mapped waters, Rockland County holds 32 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Chain Pickerel and Black Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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