Onondaga Lake

Species at Onondaga Lake

Largemouth bassRock bassBluegillCommon carpYellow perchSmallmouth bass+4 more in the app

Map

Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →

Nearby waters

1. Onondaga Creekriver4.3 km
2. Geddes Brookstream4.3 km
3. Onondaga Lake Outletriver4.5 km
4. Woodland Reservoirreservoir7.5 km
5. Hiawatha Lakelake7.9 km
6. Furnace Brookstream8.6 km
7. fire pondpond8.7 km
8. Mud Creekstream9.5 km

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About Onondaga Lake

Anglers know Onondaga Lake 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 Onondaga Lake 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 Rock bass

  Rock bass often hold near structure; target rocky areas, docks, and submerged timber by casting close to these locations and varying your retrieve.

• For Bluegill

  Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Onondaga Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Onondaga Lake, 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.

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