1. Lake George
Known for its scenic beauty and diverse fish population, including bass, trout, and salmon.
2.Lake Ontario
Offers excellent opportunities for catching trophy-sized salmon, trout, and bass.
3.Finger Lakes
Comprising several lakes, including Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka, known for their abundance of trout, salmon, and bass.
4.Lake Champlain
Straddling the New York-Vermont border, it's famous for its world-class bass and trout fishing.
5.Lake Erie
Offers superb fishing for walleye, bass, and perch, particularly in the western basin.
6.Oneida Lake
Known for its excellent walleye and bass fishing, with plentiful panfish as well.
7.Lake Placid
Home to a variety of fish, including trout, bass, and landlocked salmon, set amidst stunning mountain scenery.
8.Great Sacandaga Lake
Known for its walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing opportunities.
9.Lake Otsego
Located in Cooperstown, it offers bass, trout, and panfish fishing in a picturesque setting.
10.Lake Catskill
A popular destination for trout fishing, with abundant populations of brown, brook, and rainbow trout.