The Western New York region offers diverse fishing experiences, ranging from small headwater streams supporting native brook trout to the expansive waters of the Great Lakes, Niagara River, and St. Lawrence River and tributaries with world class fishing for a variety of species. Anglers can also find an abundance of various sized lakes and ponds to pursue smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, panfish, and more. The novice to experienced angler will find endless fishing opportunities in Western New York!
Read about accessible fishing piers, platforms and launches that provide access to waters in Western New York.
DECinfo Locator- Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map (DECinfo Locator is best viewed on a desktop computer).
Trout Stream Fishing Map User Guide ("How to" instructions for using the fishing map on DECinfo Locator).
Bureau of Fisheries, Region 9
700 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
