81 public waters in the North Country region — 61 lakes/reservoirs and 20 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.
Black Lake, an 8,900-acre North Country fishery in Seneca, St. Lawrence and Sullivan counties, holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie and Bluegill. An under-fished bonus: Common Carp run large in this fertile water and offer excellent sport for dedicated carpers. The lake's diverse structure and healthy panfish populations make it a solid regional destination.
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.
Wyoming, Clinton, Sullivan and 3 more counties in New York — Silver Lake is a 2,672-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 Livingston, Ontario and Sullivan Counties, New York, Hemlock Lake is a 2,255-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.
Ulster and Sullivan Counties, New York — Rondout Reservoir is a 2,120-acre lake, 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.
Neversink Reservoir (1,539 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
In St. Lawrence, Warren, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York, Trout Lake is a 942-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 Lewis, St. Lawrence, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York, Beaver Lake is a 933-acre lake, 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.
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.
Clear Lake, a 907-acre lake in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Herkimer 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.
Swinging Bridge Reservoir, a 885-acre lake in Sullivan 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.
Waneta Lake, a 831-acre lake in Schuyler, Steuben and Sullivan 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.
Toronto Reservoir (816 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
Oneida, Chenango, Hamilton and 3 more counties in New York — Echo Lake is a 736-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.
In Herkimer, Hamilton, Sullivan and 1 more county in New York, Rock Lake is a 599-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.
Warren, Chenango and Sullivan Counties, New York — Glen Lake is a 581-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.
White Lake, a 577-acre lake in Sullivan, Oneida and Hamilton 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.
Fulton, Hamilton, Washington and 3 more counties in New York — Pine Lake is a 570-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.
St. Lawrence, Genesee and Sullivan Counties, New York — Horseshoe Lake is a 541-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.
Wolf Lake, a 473-acre lake in Sullivan, St. Lawrence and Hamilton 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.
Sullivan, Lewis, Essex and 3 more counties in New York — Sand Pond is a 465-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 Warren, Sullivan, Cortland and 3 more counties in New York, Beaver Pond is a 447-acre lake, managed by Non-Governmental Organization. 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.
In Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York, Rio Reservoir is a 422-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.
Sullivan, Herkimer, Westchester and 1 more county in New York — Swan Lake is a 419-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.
Yankee Lake, a 418-acre lake in Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County, New York — Lebanon Lake is a 358-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 Herkimer, Franklin, Sullivan and 1 more county in New York, East Pond is a 347-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.
Wanaksink Lake, a 319-acre lake in Sullivan 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.
Trout Pond (299 acres) sits in Essex, St. Lawrence, Sullivan and 1 more county in New York, 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.
Sunset Lake (297 acres) sits in Sullivan, Madison, Broome and 2 more counties in 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.
Sullivan, Fulton, Delaware and 1 more county in New York — Mountain Lake is a 283-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.
Catskill State Park Ponds Lake (251 acres) sits in Greene, Ulster, Sullivan 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.
Lily Pond (246 acres) sits in Sullivan, Warren, Washington and 1 more county 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.
In Herkimer, Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York, Beaverdam Pond is a 222-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.
Lake Louise Marie, a 218-acre lake in Sullivan County, New York, 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.
In Sullivan County, New York, Lake Superior is a 195-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 Sullivan County, New-York, Mohican Lake is a 171-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.
Cliff Lake (167 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
Kiamesha Lake, a 150-acre lake in Sullivan County, New York, managed by Regional Water Districts: 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.
Davis Lake (133 acres) sits in Clinton and Sullivan Counties, New York, 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.
Suffolk and Sullivan Counties, New York — Wildwood Lake is a 131-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.
Morningside Lake, a 130-acre lake in Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County, New-York — Sackett Lake is a 123-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.
Mongaup Falls Reservoir, a 107-acre lake in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, New York, Mongaup Pond is a 106-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.
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.
Sullivan County, New York — Lake Huntington is a 82-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 Sullivan and Lewis Counties, New York, Halfmoon Lake is a 81-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.
Blind Pond (74 acres) sits in St. Lawrence and Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, New York, Loch Sheldrake Lake is a 67-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.
Chestnut Ridge Pond (53 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
Neversink River, a 53-acre lake in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, New York, Hull Pond is a 48-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.
Treasure Lake (46 acres) sits in Sullivan County, New York, 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.
Balsam Pond (45 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County, New York — Lake Jefferson is a 42-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.
Sullivan County, New York — Revonah Lake is a 40-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.
Perry Pond (34 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
Dixie Lake (21 acres) sits in Sullivan 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.
In Sullivan County, New York, Hodge Pond 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.
Sullivan County, New York — Melbern Lake is a 10-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.
Beaver Brook (10 km) flows through Sullivan and Pike Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Shawangunk Kill (21 km) flows through Orange, Sullivan and Ulster 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 Wayne and Sullivan Counties, New York, Beaverdam Creek is a 3 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
South Brook (14 km) flows through Warren, Sullivan and St. Lawrence Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sullivan and Ulster Counties, New York — Sandburg Creek is a 17 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.
Bush Kill runs 12 km through Sullivan, Orange and Pike 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.
Taylor Brook (12 km) flows through Jefferson, Herkimer, Clinton and 1 more county in New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Platte Kill (10 km) flows through Ulster, Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Basher Kill (10 km) flows through Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
West Branch Beer Kill runs 10 km through Ulster and Sullivan 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 Sullivan County, New York, Masthope Creek is a 2 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Tenmile River runs 18 km through Sullivan 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.
St. Lawrence, Sullivan and Jefferson Counties, New York — Shingle Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Pine Kill (10 km) flows through Sullivan and Orange Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
East Mongaup River runs 15 km through Sullivan County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Hankins Creek (8 km) flows through Sullivan County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Middle Mongaup River (9 km) flows through Sullivan County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sullivan County, New York — Buck Brook is a 4 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Sullivan County, New York, Shingle Brook is a 4 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Smith Mill Brook (7 km) flows through Sullivan County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Across its mapped waters, Sullivan County holds 21 species on PiscaMaps, including Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Common Carp, Chain Pickerel and Bluegill.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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