Fishing Locations

Otsego Lake, Cooperstown New York

Lake Profile
Otsego Lake is 9 miles long. Fishing habitats include rock ledges, shoals, calm weedy bays and docks that go out in deeper water. The lake is over 150’ deep in some places. At the south end of the lake is the Village of Cooperstown. At the north end is the Glimmerglass State Park and a golf course. There is no state-run boat launch on Otsego Lake. This lake is not heavily fished, as access is limited.

Fishing Opportunities
The Otsego Lake fishery is amazing. The lake is loaded with quality fish. During the months of May and June you can expect to catch numerous trout, pickerel and smallmouth bass. Throughout late June, July and August the Largemouth hunt is on. In the Fall it is not uncommon to catch a 10lb lake trout or a 4lb smallmouth bass. In June, October & November the "The Reel Men" have been known to consistently catch 20-30 smallmouth bass and more during a half-day trip!

Directions - Where to meet...

The "Reel Men" will arrange to pick you up by boat or to meet you at our boat dock. We pick up many people by boat at the Lakefront Park in Cooperstown.  There is ample parking on the street at the Lakefront Park.

To Get to the Lakefront Park at the south end of Otsego Lake:

From The "Dreams Park":
Take Route 28 north to Cooperstown. As you enter the Village stay to the right. This is Chestnut Street. Take Chestnut Street until it ends at Lake Street. Take a right onto Lake Street. Take the first left off of Lake Street to find the Lakefront Park.

From U.S. Route 20:
Take Route 20 to Richfield Springs. Take Route 28 south to Cooperstown. Take a left onto Chestnut Street in Cooperstown. Take Chestnut Street until it ends at Lake Street. Take a right onto Lake Street. Take the first left off of Lake Street to find the Lakefront Park.

Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs New York

Lake Profile-Canadarago Lake is 6 miles long and a mile wide in some places. Fishing habitats include rocky shoals, weedy flats and perfect lily pads for largemouth. The lake reaches a depth of only 40’ deep. The lake has an island as well as a weedy sunken island. There is very nice state launch on the west side of the lake. Canadarago is not an easy lake to fish. Only local seasoned fishermen do well consistently.

Fishing Opportunities- Canadarago lake is loaded with fish including thousands of walleye. Walleyes range from 8”-36”, averaging at about 17.5”. Drift-fishing in about 15’ of water outside of the lakes abundant and distinct weed beds has yielded consistent catches of walleyes. This lake is ideal habitat for largemouth bass: miles of lily pads, reeds, weed beds and docks. The average largemouth is around 2.5 pounds and the odds of catching a 4 pound fish are good.

Directions - Where to Meet...

The Reel Men will pick you up by boat at the NY State Launch Site on

Canadarago Lake.  There is ample parking at the launch site.  To get to the launch site:

From The "Dreams Park":
Take Route 28 north through Cooperstown. Stay on Route 28 north through Schuyler Lake. Stay on Route 28 north for about 3 miles past the stone church on the right in the village of Schuyler Lake. On the right will be a sign for a boat launch. Turn right and proceed to the launch. If you come to the town of Richfield Springs you have gone too far.

From U.S. Route 20:
Take Route 20 to Richfield Springs. Take Route 28 south for about 2 miles. Take a left at the Boat Launch sign. If you come to the town of Schuyler Lake you have gone too far.