Plan an Ice Fishing Adventure on Seneca Lake

It doesn’t have to be spring or summer to enjoy some fishing while you’re visiting the Finger Lakes. In fact, many people find that winter means some of the most fun to be had all year long! Both warm and cold water fishing is abundant in the Finger Lakes region, with lake trout, black bass, Atlantic salmon, and walleye all frequently caught. It’s no wonder they call Geneva the Lake Trout Capital of the World. You’ll have to schedule another trip in to make the National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake held every May, but this winter, at least, you’ll have the opportunity to do some ice fishing is available on all major lakes: Honeoye, Canadaigua, Canadice, Seneca, and Hemlock.

Whether you’re an angler aficionado or looking for something new and to make some memories, bring your bait and try your luck at ice fishing during your visit to the Finger Lakes this winter. Charters and boat rentals are available through local businesses throughout the region and there are public boat launches on all of the area’s major lakes.

For more information on fishing in the Finger Lakes, visit the Finger Lakes official tourism website or consult the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website and plan your Finger Lakes ice fishing adventure today!