

Statewide Fishing Opportunities - New York statewide fishing opportunities.Lake Contour Maps - Contour maps of selected lakes in New York State arranged by county.Streams with Public Fishing Rights - Maps for Public Fishing Rights on selected waters in the state (DEC Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9).Trout Stream Fishing Map User Guide - Information on accessing and using the NY Trout Stream Fishing Map, as part of DECinfo Locator.Maps are to be used as a fishing aid only and are not intended for navigation. There are approximately 400 lake contour maps available in PDF format. For more details on these streams and how to access them, visit the Public Fishing Rights page. Streams with Public Fishing RightsĭEC has purchased fishing rights on more than 1,300 miles of streams to open up additional fishing opportunities for anglers. Most of the Finger Lakes are considered two-story fisheries, containing both coldwater (trout and Atlantic salmon) and warmwater (bass, pike, walleye, and perch) fisheries. The 11 glacially formed Finger Lakes of central and western New York are some of the most beautiful and unique lakes found in the state. Chinook Salmon from the Salmon River and a monster 69 lb. Fourteen of New York's state record fish come from these waters or their tributaries, including a 41 lb. Great Lakes! Great Fish! New York's Great Lakes waters include Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the Niagara River and the St. The statewide fishing opportunities pages give a good overview of some of the places to consider fishing. New York is a big state with a lot of waters to fish. Visit the Boat Launch Sites by County page to find directions and details on both DEC and municipally managed boat ramps statewide. To receive a copy of a brochure or publication by mail, send an email to - include your name, mailing address, and the title of the publication(s) you wish to receive. New York State Boat Launching Sites (PDF) I FISH NY Guide to Freshwater Fishing on Long Island and New York City (PDF) I FISH NY Guide to Great Lakes Fishing (PDF) I FISH NY Guide to Capital District Fishing (PDF) Request your free copy by email - be sure to include your name and mailing address.Īdditional Brochures and Publications on Places to Fish or Boat in New York State The waters included were selected by DEC staff as the best fishing locations in New York State. This guide/map provides in-depth fishing, boating, and local information for 158 streams and rivers and 320 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs from Montauk to Buffalo. I FISH NY Guide To Freshwater Fishing In New York State
