Otsego LakeFishing
Otsego Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Otsego 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
Otsego Lake's former special brown trout/landlocked salmon regs were eliminated; statewide baseline now applies — verify DEC's current-year guide
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 21" | 3 | Statewide baseline; season Apr 1–Oct 15 |
| Landlocked salmon | 15" | 3 | Statewide baseline (Otsego's former lake-specific salmon reg was eliminated); open all year |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Otsego Lake through the state portal.