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Fishing Ponds in New York

Salmon River steelhead, Finger Lakes, and Lake Erie smallmouth. 173 venues listed across Ulster County, Lewis County and Jefferson County, with strong stocks of sturgeon, trout and brown trout.

173 venues mapped · 17 with confirmed species · 113 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in New York?

You can fish at 173 mapped venues across New York, concentrated around Ulster County and Lewis County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

173 New York venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Zimmerman Creek Fishing Access

    Fulton County

    Zimmerman Creek Fishing Access in Fulton County, New York is state-managed water under NYSDEC, with camping available in the area for anglers making a longer trip of it. The recorded species here is…

    Species
    White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping
    Website
    Open in Google Maps43.0442, -74.6123

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in New York: FAQ

New York has 173 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Ulster County, Lewis County and Jefferson County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are sturgeon, trout and brown trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for New York venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in New York need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our New York fishing license guide at /us/blog/new-york-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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