WikiCatchFinger Lakes
New York, United States
- lake
- 5 species listed
- 42.2849, -77.2917
Finger Lakes is a lake in New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 5 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Common carp, Black bullhead. The nearest other water we map in New York is Stocking Creek, 842 m away.
Species at Finger Lakes
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Stocking Creekstream842 m
- Lake Salubrialake4.9 km
- Peterson Lakelake9.3 km
- Campbell Creekstream10.0 km
- Round Lakelake10 km
- Van Keuren Lakelake10 km
- Sanford Lakelake11 km
- Cranberry Pondlake11 km
About Finger Lakes
Anglers know Finger Lakes as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of New York, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Finger Lakes is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Common carp
Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.
- For Black bullhead
Fish near the bottom in areas with structure like weeds or submerged logs, as black bullheads are bottom feeders that prefer cover.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Finger Lakes.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Finger Lakes, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official New York fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.