Owasco LakeFishing
Owasco Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Owasco 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
Special Finger Lakes regs apply — black bass open June 15–Mar 15 (catch-and-release only Mar 16–June 14); trout/salmon open year-round
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 12" | 5 | Finger Lakes special season through Mar 15 (statewide baseline ends Nov 30); catch-and-release only Mar 16–June 14 |
| Lake trout | 15" | 5 | Combined 5-fish limit with brown trout, rainbow trout, and landlocked salmon — no more than 3 of any single one within the 5 (Owasco-specific sub-cap) |
| Landlocked salmon | 15" | 5 | Combined limit — see lake trout note; no more than 3 landlocked salmon within the combined 5 |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Owasco Lake through the state portal.