Onondaga LakeFishing
Onondaga Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Onondaga Lake in New York. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your New York fishing license.
Regulations
New York State DEC
Statewide freshwater seasons apply — verify DEC's current-year Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide for any local exceptions
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger muskellunge | 30" | 1 | Statewide baseline; season May 1–Mar 15. DEC's own stocking records show no Onondaga Lake releases since 2014 — the post-remediation fishery is largely naturally sustained; verify current status |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 | Statewide baseline; season May 1–Mar 15 |
| Black bass | 12" | 5 | Statewide baseline; season June 15–Nov 30, catch-and-release only Dec 1–June 14 |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Onondaga Lake through the state portal.