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Explore The Best Fishing Spots

The natural beauty and wild places of New York State provide plenty of opportunities for those seeking an outdoor adventure. For fishing enthusiasts, there are a variety of waterways to explore, ranging from the Finger Lakes to Lake Erie and many more in between. There are seemingly endless locations here that fit the bill for some of the best places to fish in NY. 

The state’s lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds are filled with diverse species of fish that make for some of the best freshwater fishing in the country. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful day of trout fishing on one of New York’s rivers or streams, or are aiming for a bigger catch close to Lake Erie, New York State has you covered. With its abundant wildlife and diverse habitats, New York is sure to provide an outing that will be memorable for years to come.

Woman posing with large northern pike caught in the fulton chain of lakes.

Fulton Chain of Lakes

Fulton Chain of Lakes is located in Central New York and spans over 3,000 acres. The Chain was created when the Moose River was dammed up. The chain stretches through Hamilton, and Herkimer Counties, between Raquette Lake and Old Forge, NY.
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Genesee River

The Genesee River flows from Northern PA, through western New York State where it empties out into Lake Ontario. The Genesee covers a total of 157 miles with its watershed spanning an area of 2,500 square miles.
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Great Sacandaga Lake

Great Sacandaga Lake is a large man-made lake in New York that covers an area of 42.7 square miles and spans the counties of Fulton and Saratoga and Hamilton. 
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Man holds 17lb brown trout while fishing in Henderson Harbor.

Henderson Harbor

Henderson Harbor is a picturesque harbor located in Jefferson County, New York. The harbor, nestled between Westcott Beach and Southwick Beach state parks, offers stunning views of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
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Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake located between Quebec, Vermont and New York, and is sometimes referred to as the sixth Great Lake. It has an area of approximately 514 square miles and is distinguished by its numerous islands, valleys and bays.
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Lake Erie

Lake Erie is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. At its deepest point, Lake Erie is 210 feet deep.
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Man holding a brown trout in Lake Ontario.

Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario is the smallest (in surface area) of the Great Lakes and forms part of the border between New York State and Canada. It has a surface area of 7,340 square miles and its deepest point is over 800 feet deep. 
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Man posing with catch while spring steelhead fishing.

Lake Ontario Tributaries

Lake Ontario is a beautiful body of water located on the northern border between Canada and the United States. It is home to many tributary rivers, including the Niagara River, Genesee River, Oswego River, Black River, and many more.
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