Printer-friendlySpecial Fishing Regulations for Fulton County
- This is a list of exceptions to the General Angling Regulations of New York's Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
- Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here.
- Where regulations appear in the Method column, they pertain to all fishing in the listed water.
| Water | Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Daily Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All waters | Pickerel | 1st Sat. in May-March 15 | Any size | 5 | |
| All waters except those listed below | Trout | April 1-Oct 15 | Any size | 5 plus 5 brook trout under 8" | |
| Canada Lake, Green Lake, Lily Lake, West Lake | Lake trout | All year | 21" | 3 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Canada Lake, Green Lake, Lily Lake, West Lake | Trout | All year | Any size | 5 | Ice fishing permitted |
| East Caroga Lake, West Caroga Lake, Northville Pond, Great Sacandaga Lake | Trout | All year | Any size | 5 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Great Sacandaga Lake tributaries from lake upstream to first highway bridge. Sacandaga River from lake upstream to the first crossing of Route 30 in Hamilton County | Fishing prohibited March 16 until the opening of walleye season in May | ||||
In addition, the use or possession of baitfish is prohibited in the following water:
- Town of Bleeker - Holmes Lake, County Line Lake, Mud Lake
- Town of Caroga - Fish Hatchery Pond, Indian Lake, Otter Lake, Stewart Lake
- Town of Stratford - Coglin Lakes, Fourth Lake, Goose Egg Lake, House Pond, Knapps Long Lake, Long Pond, Third Lake