All spots

Fishing in New York

New York has 21 fishing waters in Napp. Each spot shows live weather, water temperature and a rule-based ranking of which fish are biting right now.

Lakes (3)

Cannonsville Reservoir Lake fishing Cranberry Lake Lake fishing Lake Ontario Lake fishing

Rivers (9)

Delaware River River fishing Delaware River River fishing Harlem River River fishing Harlem River River fishing Harlem River River fishing Harlem River River fishing Harlem River River fishing Spuyten Duyvil Creek River fishing Spuyten Duyvil Creek River fishing

Coast (9)

Beacon Sea, from shore Big Six Mile Creek Marina Sea, from shore Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park Sea, from shore Conesus Lake Boat Launch Sea, from shore Downtown Manhattan Heliport Sea, from shore Little Island Sea, from shore Lodi Point State Park Sea, from shore Mexico Point Boat Launch Sea, from shore Oak Orchard State Marine Park Sea, from shore

Common questions

What fish can you catch in New York?

Popular catches in New York include Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each fishing spot lists the species most likely right there.

Do you need a fishing license in New York?

Yes. A state fishing license is required to fish in New York. Each spot links to the state's rules.

When is fishing best in New York?

It varies by species and season. As a rule the bite is best at dawn and dusk, and Napp ranks the species per spot from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day.