Guide To Fishing At Oneida Lake

AKA: Oneida Reservoir

Walleye and perch are the main draw at Oneida Lake, but the full menu includes bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish, perch, pike, muskie and sturgeon. Spreading over 51,000 acres, in the central part of the state, the lake has over 50 miles of shoreline.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Because of the excellent bass population, Oneida is a popular bass tournament lake. Ice fishing in winter for perch, walleye and panfish is very popular, with Big Bay a very desirable location. There are about a dozen access areas for boat launching all types and sizes of boats. Pleasure boats, pontoons and bass boats are ideal for this big water. Wind can come up quickly and create rough, unsafe boating conditions for small boats, canoes or kayaks. Fishing from the bank is popular, and available nearby most of the boat launch ramps, parks and campgrounds. A fishing pier is available, on the north side of the lake at Toad Harbor. Take your pick of s dozen marinas, stores, restaurants and lodging options. This is an excellent destination for fishing enthusiasts, most any time of year.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel, northern pike, lake sturgeon and tiger muskie at Oneida Lake in New York.

Primary fish species residing in Oneida Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Oneida Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Charley's Boat Livery
Rentals: Row boats
315 668-6341

Oneida Lake Boat Rentals
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
315 820-2628

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Marion Manor Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off N Peterboro Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Oneida Bay Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lakeshore Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Oneida Shores County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off McKinley Ridge Road, this is an eight-lane, concrete ramp with docks and lots of paved parking.

Oneida Lake South Shore Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Bush Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.