57 public waters in the Catskills region — 28 lakes/reservoirs and 29 rivers. Every one is fishable on a New York licence.
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The largest Catskill water-supply reservoir — big holdover Brown Trout and rainbows, Lake Trout in the west basin, and Smallmouth Bass on the drop-offs. Shore and rowboat only; a free NYC DEP access permit and a steam-cleaned boat tag are required.
Lower Ashokan Reservoir is a sprawling 3,636-acre Catskills impoundment in Ulster County that supports both coolwater and warmwater fishing: smallmouth bass and white perch dominate the catch, while largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, bluegill and rock bass provide depth. Brown trout in the cooler months round out one of the region's most productive reservoir fisheries.
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.
Upper Ashokan Reservoir, spanning 1,378 acres in Ulster County's Catskills, is a substantial coldwater and warmwater hybrid managed by DEC that hosts smallmouth bass, walleye and white perch alongside brown trout, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill and rock bass—making it a versatile destination for multiple angling styles.
In Essex, Orange, Delaware and 1 more county in New York, Big Pond is a 287-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.
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.
Fourth Lake (248 acres) sits in Ulster, Warren, Herkimer and 1 more county in New York, managed by New York State DEC. 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 Lake, a 225-acre lake in Chenango, Hamilton, Ulster 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.
In Essex, Ulster and Herkimer Counties, New York, Mirror Lake is a 189-acre lake, 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.
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.
In Herkimer, Fulton and Ulster Counties, New York, Third Lake is a 131-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.
Yankeetown Pond, a 130-acre lake in Ulster 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.
Lyon Lake (123 acres) sits in Herkimer and Ulster 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.
Lake Awosting (97 acres) sits in Ulster 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.
Lily Lake, a 86-acre lake in Fulton, Broome, Herkimer and 1 more county in 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.
One of the most productive trout streams in the Northeast for fly fishing. Brook trout were the historic native species, but the creek ran too warm for them; rainbow trout stocked in 1883-84 between Phoenicia and Big Indian became dominant, with 3-4 lb fish reported. The 1996 flood left the creek chronically muddy for years, driving anglers away, and modern summer tubing has created ongoing conflicts with fly fishermen.
Chodikee Lake, a 62-acre lake in Ulster 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.
Esopus Lake (62 acres) sits in Ulster 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.
Ulster and Hamilton Counties, New York — Fifth Lake is a 58-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 Ulster County, New York, Lake Maratanza is a 51-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.
Ulster County, New York — Kenozia Lake 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.
Alder Lake (45 acres) sits in Ulster 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.
Lake Minnewaska (36 acres) sits in Ulster 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.
Ulster County, New York — Tillson Lake is a 26-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.
Roosa Lake, a 23-acre lake in Ulster 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.
Onteora Lake, a 17-acre lake in Ulster 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.
In Ulster County, New-York, Mohonk Lake is a 17-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.
In Ulster County, New-York, Lake Cole is a 16-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.
Clear Creek (8 km) flows through Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and 3 more counties in 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.
Orange and Ulster Counties, New York — Dwaar Kill is a 33 km stream: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster, Dutchess and Greene Counties, New York, Saw Kill is a 23 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.
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 Ulster County, New York, Stony Kill is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster County, New York, Trout Creek is a 2 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.
Vernooy Kill runs 19 km through Ulster 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.
Coxing Kill (18 km) flows through Ulster County, 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.
In Ulster and Greene Counties, New York, Beaver Kill is a 70 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.
Plattekill Creek (15 km) flows through Ulster and Greene 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.
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.
In Ulster County, New York, Peters Kill is a 13 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Quassaic Creek (12 km) flows through Orange and Ulster Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster County, New York, Rochester Creek is a 12 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.
Swarte Kill runs 12 km through Ulster County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Orange and Ulster Counties, New York, Pakanasink Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster and Orange Counties, New York, Verkeerder Kill is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Ulster County, New York — Beer Kill is a 10 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.
Gidneytown Creek runs 11 km through Orange and Ulster 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.
Kripplebush Creek runs 9 km through Ulster County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Mettacahonts Creek runs 9 km through Ulster County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster County, New York, North Peters Kill is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Warner Creek (5 km) flows through Greene and Ulster Counties, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Mombaccus Creek (8 km) flows through Ulster County, New York. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Essex and Ulster Counties, New York, Rocky Branch is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
Sanders Kill runs 9 km through Ulster County, New York: A warmwater New York river — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish.
In Ulster County, New York, Sawyer Kill 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, Ulster County holds 24 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Common Carp, Brown Bullhead and Bluegill.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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