Ice Fishing in Onondaga County
| Waters | Townships | Species | Regulations | Comments | Contour Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lake | Elbridge, Lysander | Panfish, Northern Pike, Walleye | Special Regulations Apply | 2,176 acres, good for northern pike. | Yes |
| Jamesville Reservoir | Lafayette | Panfish, Walleye | 333 acres, access at Onondaga County Park. | Yes | |
| Oneida Lake | Cicero | Panfish, Walleye, Pickerel | Statewide Regulations Apply | 51,000 acres, outstanding ice fishing for walleye and yellow perch. | Yes |
| Otisco Lake | Spafford, Otisco | Panfish, Tiger Musky | Finger Lakes and Tributaries Regulations Apply | 2,200 acres, most of the ice fishing takes place on north. | Yes |
| Skaneateles Lake | Spafford, Skaneateles | Panfish, Pickerel, Lake Trout | 8,960 acres, fishing on north and south ends | .Yes | |
| Tully Lake | Preble | Panfish, Pickerel | Statewide Regulations Apply | 230 acres, shallow, weedy lake. | Yes |
For information on ice fishing basics and safety, visit our Learn to Ice Fish webpage.
Lake Contour Maps for Onondaga County