Fishing in
Otsego County
Otsego County, New York has 129 named fishable waters, 8 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
80 waters
Waters in Otsego County
- Allen Lakereservoir12× stocked
- Schenevus Creekstream10× stocked
- Arnold Lakelake8× stocked
- Unadilla Riverstream8× stocked
- Gilbert Lakelake7× stocked
- Otego Creekstream7× stocked
- Canadarago Lakelake3× stocked
- Otsego Lakelake2× stocked
- Goodyear Lakelake235 ac
- Wilber Lakelake100 ac
- Summit Lakelake64 ac
- Buck Horn Lakereservoir63 ac
- Crumhorn Lakelake62 ac
- Bear Swamp Pondlake47 ac
- Goey Pondlake36 ac
- Silver Lakelake35 ac
- Summit Lakelake35 ac
- Seward Lakelake33 ac
- Crystal Lakelake33 ac
- Cranberry Boglake32 ac
- Belvedere Lakelake29 ac
- Hudson Lakelake29 ac
- Allen Pondlake26 ac
- Lake of the Twin Fawnslake24 ac
- Caryl Lakelake24 ac
- Hartwick Reservoirlake21 ac
- Pickens Pondlake15 ac
- Saddlebag Lakelake13 ac
- Bailey Pondlake12 ac
- Muskrat Pondlake10 ac
99 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout6 waters
- Rainbow Trout3 waters
- Brook Trout1 waters
- Lake Trout1 waters
- Tiger Muskellunge1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Arnold LakeBrown TroutJun 1, 2026
- Arnold LakeRainbow TroutJun 1, 2026
- Otego CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Schenevus CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Allen LakeBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Otego CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Otego CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Schenevus CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Otego CreekBrown TroutApr 11, 2026
- Unadilla RiverBrown TroutApr 4, 2026
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Otsego County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Otsego County, New York?+
Otsego County has 129 named fishable waters, 8 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Otsego County?+
Waters in Otsego County hold brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and lake trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Otsego County?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.



