Fishing in
Seneca County
Seneca County, New York has 49 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
23 waters
Waters in Seneca County
- Seneca Lakelake16× stocked
- Canoga Creekstream3× stocked
- Black Lakelake793 ac
- Van Cleef Lakereservoir44 ac
- Gem Lakelake38 ac
- Junius Pondslake20 ac
- Bullhead Pondlake4 ac
- Barnum Creekstream
- Bergen Creekstream
- Big Hollow Creekstream
- Bilberry Swampswamp
- Black Brookstream
- Bloomer Creekstream
- Boardman Creekstream
- Burroughs Creekstream
- Buttlers Hollowstream
- Cayuga and Seneca Canalcanal
- Clyde Riverstream
- Cranberry Marshswamp
- Dean Covebay
- Demont Creekstream
- Dublin Brookstream
- Finger Lakeslake
- Gem Creekstream
- Glass Factory Baybay
- Groves Creekstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Johnsons Creekstream
- Kendig Creekstream
- Lively Runstream
19 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brook Trout1 waters
- Brown Trout1 waters
- Lake Trout1 waters
- Landlocked Salmon1 waters
Latest stockings
- Canoga CreekBrook TroutApr 11, 2026
- Seneca LakeBrown TroutApr 1, 2026
- Seneca LakeLake TroutOct 1, 2025
- Seneca LakeBrown TroutJun 1, 2025
- Seneca LakeLake TroutApr 1, 2025
- Canoga CreekBrook TroutApr 1, 2025
- Seneca LakeLandlocked SalmonApr 1, 2025
- Seneca LakeBrown TroutMar 1, 2025
- Seneca LakeLake TroutOct 1, 2024
- Seneca LakeLandlocked SalmonJun 1, 2024
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Seneca County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Seneca County, New York?+
Seneca County has 49 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Seneca County?+
Waters in Seneca County hold brook trout, brown trout, lake trout and landlocked salmon. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Seneca County?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.