East-Central NY Fishing
This page contains links with information on places to fish in East-Central New York. There is also information on each fishing spot such as physical features, species stocked, species occurring naturally, special regulations, and public access.
I FISH NY Guide to Capital District Fishing
View the I FISH NY Guide to Capital District Fishing (PDF) for information on some of the top places to fish in the area along with details on common species of fish to catch. To receive a copy of the guide by mail, send an email to us with your name and mailing address.
Access for Anglers with Disabilities
Find accessible fishing piers, platforms, and launches that provide access to waters in East - Central New York.
Trout Fishing Opportunities in Region 4
DECinfo Locator- Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map (DECinfo Locator is best viewed on a desktop computer).
Trout Stream Fishing Map User Guide ("How to" instructions for using the fishing map on DECinfo Locator).
Fishing in DEC Region 4
Ice Fishing in East-Central New York
- Ice Fishing in Albany County
- Ice Fishing in Columbia County
- Ice Fishing in Delaware County
- Ice Fishing in Greene County
- Ice Fishing in Otsego County
- Ice Fishing in Rensselaer County
- Ice Fishing in Schenectady County
- Ice Fishing in Schoharie County
Albany County Lakes and Ponds
- Ann Lee Pond
- Basic Creek Reservoir
- Buckingham Pond
- Rensselaer Lake (Six Mile Waterworks)
- Thompsons Lake
- Tivoli Lake
- Washington Park Lake
Columbia County Lakes and Ponds
Delaware County Lakes and Ponds
Greene County Lakes and Ponds
Otsego County Lakes and Ponds
Rensselaer County Lakes and Ponds
- Black River Pond
- Bradley Lake
- Burden Lake
- Dunham Reservoir (Grafton Lakes State Park)
- Dyken Pond
- Hampton Manor Lake
- Long Pond (Grafton Lakes State Park)
- Mill Pond (Grafton Lakes State Park)
- Schaghticoke Reservoir (Electric Lake)
- Second Pond (Grafton Lakes State Park)
- Shaver Pond (Grafton Lakes State Park)
- Snyders Lake
- Tomhannock Reservoir
- Valley Falls Reservoir
- Wright Lake
