Seneca Lake
Lake, Seneca/Yates/Schuyler. New York, United States.
42.6830, -76.9134 — View on the map
- Area
- 17,540 ha
- Managed by
- New York State DEC
- Permit required
- New York State fishing license (NYSDEC)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Northern pike 45.7 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Aluminium D-shaped carabiners 8 cm, pack of 10For: all fishing · clipping on
€34.90£17.90Not shipped to the United States
Dry/wet compartment backpack, 18-inchFor: all fishing · storage
€78.90£42.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycush
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Common carpCyprinus carpio
NYSDEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds
Local rules
Other species listed by NYSDEC: Sunfish.
Area rules (New York) for these species
| 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 — Seneca Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)