Physical Features:
Elevation: 550 feet
Area: 2,289.2 acres
Shoreline Length: 18.7 miles
Max Depth: 60 feet
Mean Depth: 22 feet
County and Town: Oneida County, Town of Western
Access:
Dual concrete ramp site in Delta Lake State Park on Route 46, 6 miles north of the City of Rome.
For more information on this launch including Google Maps driving directions, visit the Boat Launch Sites for Oneida County page.
Fish Species:
Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead
Fishing:
Delta Lake provides a quality fishery for many species. Many anglers target walleye, northern pike, or bass. Jigging or trolling will produce good numbers of walleye in the 15-20 inch range, with fish approaching the 30 inch mark reported. Northern pike that exceed 45 inches have been taken. Smallmouth bass are more abundant than largemouth bass, but both species are caught up to 20 inches.
Ice Fishing:
Permitted. Ice fishing for walleye, yellow perch, and northern pike is popular.
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply.
Fisheries Management:
Review the Delta Lake Walleye Survey Report (PDF) to learn about the walleye fishery and how populations are surveyed and managed by DEC.
