Fishing At Seneca Lake

AKA: Lake Seneca

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, landlocked salmon (Atlantic salmon) and northern pike at Seneca Lake in New York.

Considered by many to be the lake trout capital of the world, Seneca Lake is a 43,000-acre lake in central New York. There are close to a dozen marinas and boat ramps scattered along the well over 100 miles of shoreline to serve the boating public. Many fishing enthusiasts come here in hopes of catching a monster lake trout or landlocked salmon. Additionally the lake is a fertile fishery for bass, trout, sunfish, perch and pike. The bass and perch fishing are also considered some of the best in the area. Fishing charters and local fishing guides offer fishing trips for most all species in the lake. Much of the shoreline, some of which is accessible for fishing from the bank, is cluttered with aquatic vegetation creating excellent cover for baitfish as well as bass, pike and sunfish.

Primary fish species residing in Seneca Lake

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Seneca 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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Glen Harbor Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Boat Launch Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Lodi Point State Marine Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Lodi Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Seneca Harbor Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off N Decatur Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and no parking.

Severne Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Severne Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Seneca Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.