Cayuga Lake
Lake, Cayuga/Tonpkins/Seneca. New York, United States.
42.7246, -76.7318 — View on the map
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- Area
- 17,198 ha
- Managed by
- New York State DEC
- Permit required
- New York State fishing license (NYSDEC)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycush
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Common carpCyprinus carpio
NYSDEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds
Local rules
Other species listed by NYSDEC: Sunfish, Chain Pickerel.
Area rules (New York) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) | 30.5 cm |
| Northern pike | 45.7 cm |
| Lake trout | 53.3 cm |
Access
Boat launch: Trailer Improved
Official sources
- Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds — NYSDEC (data.ny.gov) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- NYSDEC special fishing regulations — Cayuga Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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