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Ice Fishing in Madison County

Popular Ice Fishing Waters in Madison County
Water Townships Species Regulations Comments Contour Map
Cazenovia Lake Cazenovia Panfish, Pickerel Special Regulations Apply 1,164 acres, access at McNitt State Park or at DOT parking area on Rte 20. Yes
DeRuyter Reservoir DeRuyter Panfish, Pickerel, Walleye Statewide Regulations Apply 576 acres, excellent pickerel fishing. Yes
Eaton Brook Reservoir Nelson Panfish, Pickerel, Rainbow Trout Special Regulations Apply 254 acres, public access site. Yes
Lebanon Reservoir Lebanon Panfish, Rainbow Trout Statewide Regulations Apply 113 acres, public access site. Yes
Leland Ponds Eaton Panfish, Pickerel, Brown Trout 97 acres, public access site. Yes
Oneida Lake Lenox, Sullivan Panfish, Walleye, Pickerel 51,000 acres, excellent walleye and perch fishing. Yes
Lake Moraine Madison Panfish, Pickerel, Walleye 235 acres, excellent pickerel fishing, public access site. Also called Madison Reservoir. Yes
Tuscarora Lake Nelson Panfish, Pickerel, Walleye 303 acres, also called Erieville Reservoir. Yes
Stoney Pond Nelson Panfish 37 acres, located on State Forest land near Eaton Brook Reservoir. Yes

For information on ice fishing basics and safety, visit our Learn to Ice Fish webpage.

Lake Contour Maps for Madison County