Onondaga Lake fishing

Onondaga Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2014. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Walleye, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and 12 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass.

Onondaga Lake
Photo: Hotshotfox, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
September 2014
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
5
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+18 also recorded)
Average size
8.9 in
Elevation
362 ft

Fish at Onondaga Lake

1 stocked · 18 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last September 2014

Last stocked September 2014 · avg 8.9 in · 5 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How Onondaga Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2012.

Fish stocked in 2011

10,250

Fish stocked in 2013

12,568

Fish stocked in 2014

7,560

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2014Tiger Muskie7,5608.6 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie5,56810.2 inreport
August 2013Tiger Muskie7,0008.6 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie1,2509.3 inreport
August 2011Tiger Muskie9,0007.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Liverpool
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
dock

DEC lists the Onondaga Lake Boat Launch at 280 Restoration Way off Route 690 (concrete ramp, 30 trailers, fishing platform) and the Onondaga Lake Park launch (40 trailers, fee). Onondaga Lake Park gives shore access around much of the lake. Clean gear: zebra mussel and round goby are present.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Onondaga Lake

Photo of Onondaga Lake
Hotshotfox, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest lakes

Ninemile Creek 1 mi last stocked May 2025 Geddes Brook 1.3 mi last stocked May 2024 Onondaga Creek 2.2 mi last stocked April 2023 Harbor Brook 3.7 mi last stocked May 2025 Hiawatha Lake 4.8 mi last stocked April 2016

Common questions

What fish are at Onondaga Lake?

Fishing Onondaga Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 5 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 2014, averaging 8.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, and Northern Pike, plus 14 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Onondaga Lake stocked?

Not stocked since September 2014. No plants recorded in 2012.

How big are the fish stocked at Onondaga Lake?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Onondaga Lake average 8.9 in.

How do you get on Onondaga Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Liverpool. Facilities include dock. DEC lists the Onondaga Lake Boat Launch at 280 Restoration Way off Route 690 (concrete ramp, 30 trailers, fishing platform) and the Onondaga Lake Park launch (40 trailers, fee). Onondaga Lake Park gives shore access around much of the lake. Clean gear: zebra mussel and round goby are present.

Which lakes near Onondaga Lake were stocked more recently?

Ninemile Creek (1 mi), Geddes Brook (1.3 mi), Onondaga Creek (2.2 mi), Harbor Brook (3.7 mi), and Hiawatha Lake (4.8 mi) were stocked more recently.

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