Fishing Spots In Washington County

Fishing Locations in Washington County by Fish Species

The tables below list the fishing waters in Washington 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.

Brook Trout Waters in Washington County
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Batten KillJackson / SalemCambridge Quadrangle
Bumps Pond *DresdenLake George Wild Forest
Clear Pond *WhitehallWhitehall Quadrangle
West Branch Black CreekHebronWhitehall Quadrangle
Dead Lake *JacksonCambridge Quadrangle
Fishbrook Pond *DresdenLake George Wild Forest
Greenland Pond *DresdenLake George Wild Forest
Lapland Pond *DresdenLake George Wild Forest
Mount Hope BrookFort AnnFort Ann Quadrangle
Upper Black Mountain Pond *DresdenLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Brown Trout
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Batten KillGreenwich / Salem / JacksonCambridge Quadrangle
Top Fishing Waters for Lake Trout
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Landlocked Salmon
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Smallmouth Bass
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Largemouth Bass
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Batten Kill (lower section)Greenwich / EastonSchuylerville Quadrangle
Cossayuna LakeArgyleCambridge Quadrangle
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Tiger Muskellunge
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Cossayuna LakeArgyleCambridge Quadrangle
Lake Lauderdale (no formal public access)JacksonCambridge Quadrangle
Top Fishing Waters for Northern Pike
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Batten Kill (lower section)Greenwich / EastonSchuylerville Quadrangle
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
Top Fishing Waters for Pickerel
Name of WaterName of TownshipForest Preserve Unit or 15 Minute Quadrangle Name
Lake GeorgePutnam / Dresden / Fort AnnLake George Wild Forest
 

 
 
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