Fishing Locations

Otsego Lake, Cooperstown New York

Lake Profile
Otsego Lake is a 9 mile long lake. Habitats range from distinct cliffs and rock ledges and 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 as heavily fished, as access is limited.

Fishing Opportunities
The fishery is amazing. The lake is loaded with trophy fish. During the months of May and June you can expect to catch a pickerel or bass almost every cast. 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. The smallmouth fishery is unbelievable. Very few people know of how spectacular it is and those that do don’t know how to catch smalley’s consistently. The Reel Men have been known to consistently catch over 20 smalley’s over 2lbs in less than 4 hours of fishing.

Directions - Where to meet...

Lakefront of Otsego Lake:

From Dreams Park:
Take Route 28 north to Cooperstown. At the fork in the road stay to the right. This is Chestnut St. Take Chestnut until it intersects with Lake St. Take a right onto Lake St. Take the first left off of Lake Street to find the Lakefront Park.

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

Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs New York

Lake Profile-Canadarago Lake is a 6 mile long lake and a mile wide in some places. Habitats range from 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. The number of walleye in the lake is countless. DEC testing has concluded that the walleye population is flourishing. Walleyes range from 8”-36”, averaging at about 17.5”. Trolling 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 2.5lbs and the odds of catching a 4+lb fish are good.

Directions - Where to Meet...

NY State Launch Canadarago Lake:

From 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. On the right will be a sign for a boat launch. Turn right into the boat launch. If you come to the town of Richfield Springs you have gone too far.

From 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.