Fishing Spots In Fulton County
Fishing Locations in Fulton County by Fish Species
The tables below list the fishing waters in Fulton County by fish species. Only the brook trout table offers a comprehensive list of all waters to fish for this species in the county. All other species tables only include the top fishing locations.
Before going fishing, check the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide for current regulations.
(*) Denotes waters where the use or possession of bait fish is prohibited. Review the Baitfish Regulations for more details. Unwanted introductions of minnows/bait fish are a primary factor in the decline of brook trout fisheries.
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Ayers Creek | Stratford | Ferris Lake Wild Forest |
| Caroga Creek | Ephratah | Ferris Lake Wild Forest / Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Durey Creek | Caroga | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| East Canada Creek | Stratford | Ferris Lake Wild Forest |
| Holmes Lake * | Bleecker | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Indian Lake * | Caroga | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Lynos Vly Outlet | Bleecker | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Mayfield Creek | Mayfield | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Mc Vean Creek (Hale Creek) | Johnstown/ Mayfield | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Meco Creek | Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Sprite Creek | Stratford | Ferris Lake Wild Forest |
| Stewart Lake * | Caroga | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Third Lake * | Stratford | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Lake | Caroga | Lassellsville Quadrangle |
| Cayadutta Creek | Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Meco Creek | Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Timmerman Creek | Oppenheim | Lassellsville Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Rainbow Trout
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Mayfield/ Northampton/ Broadalbin | Wilcox Lake Wild Forest |
| Northville Lake | Northampton | Broadalbin Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Splake
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| West Caroga Lake | Caroga | Gloversville/Lassellsville Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Smallmouth Bass
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Lake | Caroga | Lassellsville Quadrangle |
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Mayfield/ Northampton/ Broadalbin | Wilcox Lake Wild Forest |
| Peck Lake | Bleecker/ Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| West Caroga Lake | Caroga | Gloversville/ Lassellsville Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Largemouth Bass
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Peck Lake | Bleecker/Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Northern Pike
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Mayfield/ Northampton/Broadalbin | Wilcox Lake Wild Forest |
| Peck Lake | Bleecker/ Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
Top Fishing Waters for Pickerel
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lake | Stratford | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
| Peck Lake | Bleecker/ Johnstown | Gloversville Quadrangle |
| Spectacle Lake | Stratford | Shaker Mountain Wild Forest |
Top Fishing Waters for Walleye
| Name of Water | Name of Township | Forest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name |
|---|---|---|
| Great Sacandaga Lake | Mayfield/ Northampton/ Broadalbin | Wilcox Lake Wild Forest |
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