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Lake Erie Area Fishing Spots

293 Fishing Spots New York

Anglers exploring the Lake Erie Area Fishing Spots in New York will discover 293 fishing destinations spanning 233 popular lakes, 59 productive reservoirs and one nutrient-rich bay. This region is particularly noted for its Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and other popular gamefish fisheries, drawing both local enthusiasts and traveling anglers.

This zone's proximity to multiple water types means anglers can plan multi-day trips targeting different species each day. Fishing is productive from April through October, with spring and fall offering the best action. The combination of access, fish diversity, and scenic beauty makes it a standout region.

For bass in this region, local anglers favor a mix of artificial lures and live bait depending on conditions. Soft plastics, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits consistently produce results across the lakes here. Bank anglers find success near points, fallen timber, and weed edges, while boaters often work deeper structure and drop-offs. Fly fishing enthusiasts will find opportunities on the moving water in this zone, particularly during spring and fall hatches.

Anglers traveling to the Lake Erie Area Fishing Spots will find a range of amenities nearby. Bait and tackle shops, convenience stores, and gas stations are available in the surrounding communities. For the best experience, arrive early to secure parking at popular spots — especially on weekends during peak season. Pack sunscreen, insect repellent, and plenty of water, as some locations offer limited shade. A New York fishing license must be purchased before your trip and carried while fishing.

All 293 Fishing Spots in This Zone

Lakes (233)

1860 Reservoir

📍 41.6770, -72.6939
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Alligator Pond

📍 41.5901, -72.8411
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Andretta Ice Pond

📍 41.7769, -72.8852
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Andrews Pond

📍 41.6401, -72.6041
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Arrigonis Pond No 2

📍 41.4518, -72.6788
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Arrigonis Pond No 3

📍 41.4505, -72.6768
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Axle Shop Pond

📍 41.4233, -72.9042
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Ayer Pond

📍 41.7367, -72.8867
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Baldwins Pond

📍 41.5473, -72.7741
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Batterson Park Pond

📍 41.7108, -72.7872
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Beach Pond

📍 41.7073, -72.9445
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Bear Rock Pond

📍 41.4685, -72.6531
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Beaver Pond

📍 41.5686, -72.7869
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Beaverdam Pond

📍 41.7716, -72.8416
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Beckley Pond

📍 41.6430, -72.7314
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Beecher Road Pond

📍 41.6216, -72.9535
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Beechland Park Pond

📍 41.7358, -72.7319
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Belden Road Pond

📍 41.7744, -72.9535
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Bellosquardo Pond

📍 41.7781, -72.8874
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Bender Pond

📍 41.7258, -72.9312
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Berlin Street Pond

📍 41.6161, -72.7090
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Beseck Lake

📍 41.5145, -72.7314
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Birge Pond

📍 41.6903, -72.9494
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Black Pond

📍 41.5824, -72.8807
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Booths Pond

📍 41.5207, -72.7925
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Bradley Pond

📍 41.7753, -72.9424
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Brazos Quarry Pond

📍 41.5763, -72.6427
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Bretton Road Pond

📍 41.5485, -72.6537
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Brewster Pond

📍 41.5001, -72.9895
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Bristol Nursery Pond

📍 41.6916, -72.9668
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Broff Pond

📍 41.6460, -72.7602
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Brooks Pond

📍 41.5199, -72.9542
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Burritt Street Pond

📍 41.5686, -72.9140
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Bushley Pond

📍 41.7340, -72.8811
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Butternut Pond

📍 41.5517, -72.6692
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Calvanese Pond

📍 41.5747, -72.8758
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Camp Byrne Pond

📍 41.5736, -72.6999
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Carbo Pond

📍 41.6387, -72.7523
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Carmel Pond

📍 41.4260, -72.8705
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Cedar Street Pond

📍 41.5352, -72.7064
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Cemetery Pond No. 2

📍 41.7263, -72.6929
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Cheshire Park Pond

📍 41.5240, -72.8910
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Clark Pond

📍 41.6333, -72.7606
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Clarks Pond

📍 41.4132, -72.8965
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Clintons Pond

📍 41.6088, -72.9764
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Coleman Road Pond

📍 41.5151, -72.6618
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Community Lake

📍 41.4636, -72.8267
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Cook Hill Pond

📍 41.4626, -72.8841
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Country Club Pond

📍 41.6856, -72.6812
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Country Club Road Pond

📍 41.7890, -72.8722
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Country Club Road Pond

📍 41.5665, -72.7315
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Country Pond

📍 41.7232, -72.9854
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Crescent Lake

📍 41.6499, -72.8390
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Crooked Brook Pond

📍 41.5901, -72.7853
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Cuff Brook Pond

📍 41.5402, -72.9412
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Curtains Pond

📍 41.7138, -72.8340
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Dayton Pond

📍 41.4090, -72.8024
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Dividend Pond

📍 41.6448, -72.6354
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Doerr Pond

📍 41.6522, -72.7933
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Donnlys Pond

📍 41.6412, -72.7643
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Duksa Farm Pond

📍 41.6187, -72.8959
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Dunning Pond

📍 41.7803, -72.9947
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East Mixville Pond

📍 41.5162, -72.9385
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Eaton Brook Pond

📍 41.4268, -72.9112
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Edgewood Country Club Pond

📍 41.6271, -72.6387
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Ellen Doyle Brook Pond No 2

📍 41.5125, -72.7254
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Fall Mountain Lake

📍 41.6480, -72.9882
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Farmington Golf Club Pond

📍 41.7299, -72.8224
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Farms Pond

📍 41.4493, -72.8645
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Farms Road Pond

📍 41.7722, -72.8287
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Farnums Pond

📍 41.4388, -72.7635
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Fergusons Pond

📍 41.4465, -72.8600
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Fish & Game Pond

📍 41.7807, -72.9266
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Florians Pond

📍 41.6183, -72.9060
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Frost Pond

📍 41.7920, -72.9282
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Frost Road Pond

📍 41.5513, -72.9981
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Fund Pond

📍 41.7370, -72.9441
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Gaylords Pond

📍 41.6934, -72.9950
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Gills Pond

📍 41.5988, -72.7615
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Girl Scout Pond

📍 41.6019, -72.7900
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Great Pond

📍 41.6454, -72.6150
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Griswold Pond

📍 41.6844, -72.6689
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Hales Pond

📍 41.6316, -72.6059
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Hamlin Pond

📍 41.6708, -72.8475
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Hans Brook Pond

📍 41.5268, -72.7147
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Hays Pond

📍 41.6646, -72.6863
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Hedstroms Pond No 1

📍 41.5811, -72.6111
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Hedstroms Pond No 2

📍 41.5814, -72.6103
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Helmer Pond

📍 41.5097, -72.7067
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Hicock Pond

📍 41.4999, -72.8879
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Higby Road Pond

📍 41.5391, -72.7100
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Highland Pond

📍 41.5691, -72.7349
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Hinman Pond

📍 41.7742, -72.9973
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Holmes Pond

📍 41.6293, -72.7556
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Honeypot Brook Pond

📍 41.5043, -72.8880
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Horseshoe Pond

📍 41.4594, -72.6200
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Hubgard Park Pond

📍 41.5475, -72.8348
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Hunters Pond

📍 41.7830, -72.7617
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Ice House Pond

📍 41.5983, -72.6433
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Ice Pond

📍 41.5252, -72.6665
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Indian Heaven Pond

📍 41.6420, -72.9995
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Ives Pond

📍 41.5126, -72.7761
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Jeep Trail Pond

📍 41.5233, -72.7153
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Jepp Brook Pond

📍 41.4314, -72.9205
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Junkyard Pond

📍 41.6296, -72.7571
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Keney Park Pond

📍 41.7884, -72.6917
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Kenneths Pond

📍 41.6828, -72.9760
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Lacourse Pond

📍 41.5786, -72.9107
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Lake Erie

📍 41.7939, -72.8196
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Lake Natural

📍 41.6119, -72.8559
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Lamonica Pond

📍 41.7875, -72.8643
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Lane Pond

📍 41.4021, -72.7367
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Larsens Pond

📍 41.5438, -72.9539
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Leys Pond

📍 41.4518, -72.9882
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Lights Pond

📍 41.4815, -72.9463
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Lily Pond

📍 41.7649, -72.6778
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Lily Pond

📍 41.7943, -72.8580
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Little Black Pond

📍 41.5247, -72.7572
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Longo Pond

📍 41.7891, -72.8737
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Lower Pond

📍 41.7064, -72.7713
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Lower Pond

📍 41.7296, -72.8260
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Lucky Pond

📍 41.4645, -72.8566
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Main Street Pond

📍 41.4884, -72.6784
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Mallard Pond

📍 41.7413, -72.7615
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Malones Pond

📍 41.6657, -72.9051
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Maylew Pond

📍 41.4685, -72.9942
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McGovern Pond

📍 41.7592, -72.7645
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Metacomet Pond

📍 41.6899, -72.8353
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Meyerhuber Pond

📍 41.4155, -72.6943
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Mica Pond

📍 41.4424, -72.6826
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Mill Brook Pond

📍 41.6768, -72.7218
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Mill Pond

📍 41.6943, -72.7301
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Mill Pond

📍 41.6278, -72.8518
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Mill Woods Pond

📍 41.6888, -72.6673
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Millanes Pond

📍 41.6254, -72.6495
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Millers Pond

📍 41.4764, -72.6334
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Millwoods Park Pond No 1

📍 41.6909, -72.6667
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Miner Pond

📍 41.5797, -72.7038
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Mirror Lake

📍 41.5489, -72.8342
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Mount Sanford Road Pond

📍 41.4580, -72.9111
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Munson Road Pond

📍 41.4393, -72.9835
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Murphy Pond

📍 41.6790, -72.6734
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New Pond

📍 41.6159, -72.6467
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New York Pond

📍 41.4715, -72.6049
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North Brook Pond

📍 41.5966, -72.7884
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Norton Pond

📍 41.6127, -72.7632
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Oktavec Pond

📍 41.4562, -72.6054
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Old Mill Pond

📍 41.5696, -72.8721
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Old Sawmill Ponds

📍 41.6086, -72.9837
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Orchard Road Pond

📍 41.7785, -72.7713
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Palmers Pond

📍 41.4583, -72.6161
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Pameacha Pond

📍 41.5442, -72.6529
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Park Drive Pond

📍 41.5719, -72.8131
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Park Pond

📍 41.5683, -72.8760
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Patrolmen's and Firemen's Pond

📍 41.7575, -72.6087
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Pearson Pond

📍 41.6137, -72.6492
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Pecausett Pond

📍 41.5677, -72.6183
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Photo Pond

📍 41.4752, -72.6188
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Pine Lake

📍 41.4696, -72.7477
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Pond #35

📍 41.6350, -72.7426
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Pope Park Pond

📍 41.7575, -72.6967
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Potter Pond

📍 41.6448, -72.6088
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Powder Hill Pond

📍 41.5023, -72.7361
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Priess Pond

📍 41.4665, -72.6064
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Pumping Pond

📍 41.7313, -72.6656
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Railroad Pond

📍 41.6310, -72.7723
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Ratlum Mountain Fish & Game Club Pond

📍 41.7674, -72.9340
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Rec Pond

📍 41.4125, -72.7424
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Rec Pond

📍 41.4471, -72.8821
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Reskin Pond

📍 41.4776, -72.6966
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Riddles Pond

📍 41.7234, -72.8188
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Robotham Pond

📍 41.7574, -72.7772
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Rockwell Park Pond

📍 41.6758, -72.9578
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Royko Pond

📍 41.7944, -72.9770
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Rusconi Pond

📍 41.4025, -72.6868
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Russell Sage Pond

📍 41.6016, -72.6670
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Russells Pond

📍 41.5456, -72.6394
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Sabatino Pond

📍 41.7975, -72.9925
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Sage Pond

📍 41.6094, -72.7437
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Sawmill Pond

📍 41.4412, -72.6044
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Science Center Pond

📍 41.4593, -72.8093
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Scomanco Pond

📍 41.5823, -72.9810
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Scope Shop Pond

📍 41.5116, -72.7231
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Scott Pond

📍 41.6708, -72.9942
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Second Natural Pond

📍 41.7431, -72.8543
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Shapiro Pond

📍 41.5169, -72.9290
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Shultz Pond

📍 41.6518, -72.8121
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Silverman Pond

📍 41.5297, -72.6049
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Sinoway Pond

📍 41.4116, -72.8616
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Sloper's Pond

📍 41.5910, -72.8384
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Smith Pond

📍 41.6017, -72.8290
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Smiths Pond

📍 41.5818, -72.7121
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South Street Pond

📍 41.4957, -72.7259
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Spot Pond

📍 41.4125, -72.6906
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Spring Lake

📍 41.4699, -72.7695
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Spruce Brook Road Pond South

📍 41.6025, -72.7334
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Stagecoach Pond

📍 41.4339, -72.7174
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Standish Pond

📍 41.7584, -72.7784
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Stanley Quarter Pond

📍 41.6937, -72.7738
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Stannard Pond

📍 41.4191, -72.6600
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Starr Mill Pond

📍 41.5485, -72.6787
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Steinman Pond

📍 41.7856, -72.7686
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Stepanski Pond

📍 41.4827, -72.6263
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Sumner Brook Pond

📍 41.5123, -72.6342
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Sunset Farms Pond

📍 41.7545, -72.7716
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Swamp Pond

📍 41.5779, -72.6895
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Swede Pond

📍 41.6017, -72.7685
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Taplin Pond

📍 41.7075, -72.8670
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Tasker Pond

📍 41.7609, -72.8581
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Terry Co Pond

📍 41.6747, -72.9989
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Third Natural Pond

📍 41.7441, -72.8576
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Thody Pond

📍 41.4302, -72.7055
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Three Brook Pond

📍 41.4531, -72.6350
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Tom's Pond

📍 41.6811, -72.6037
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Top Pond

📍 41.4930, -72.6838
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Topo Pond

📍 41.5014, -72.7030
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Trout Pond

📍 41.7539, -72.8471
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Wallace & Barnes Pond

📍 41.6504, -72.9613
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Wallace Pond

📍 41.4595, -72.8336
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Wan's Pond

📍 41.4804, -72.7759
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Way Road Pond

📍 41.5167, -72.7236
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Weeks Pond

📍 41.5099, -72.8945
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Weingrad Pond

📍 41.4580, -72.9875
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West Branch Trout Brook Pond

📍 41.7735, -72.7479
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West Mixville Pond

📍 41.5149, -72.9403
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Westmoor Lake

📍 41.7811, -72.7634
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Whitney Pond

📍 41.4366, -72.6759
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Willow Brook Park Pond

📍 41.6493, -72.7813
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Wood Pond

📍 41.7365, -72.7612
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Woods Pond

📍 41.7986, -72.9916
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Wrobel Pond

📍 41.5907, -72.9581
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YMCA Pond

📍 41.4800, -72.6517
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Zoar Pond

📍 41.5335, -72.6531
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Reservoirs (59)

Adder Reservoir

📍 41.5491, -72.7315
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Asylum Reservoir Number 3

📍 41.5364, -72.6062
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Bell Reservoir

📍 41.6919, -72.6626
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Bradley Hubbard Reservoir

📍 41.5613, -72.7622
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Bristol Fish & Game Club Pond

📍 41.6410, -72.9431
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Bristol Reservoir Number 1

📍 41.6822, -72.9907
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Churchelow Pond

📍 41.6130, -72.9989
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Cornelis Pond

📍 41.5801, -72.9843
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Dooley Pond

📍 41.5112, -72.6681
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Dunham Mill Pond

📍 41.6433, -72.9501
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Elmere Reservoir

📍 41.5616, -72.8144
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Farmington Reservoir

📍 41.7108, -72.8265
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Gilbert Pond

📍 41.5750, -72.9761
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Hallmere Reservoir

📍 41.5752, -72.8238
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Hanover Pond

📍 41.5226, -72.8320
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Hartford Reservoir Number 1

📍 41.7495, -72.7781
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Hartford Reservoir Number 5

📍 41.7605, -72.7833
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Henrys Pond Number 2

📍 41.7761, -72.8872
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Hidden Lake

📍 41.6406, -72.9924
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High Hill Pond

📍 41.5017, -72.7539
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Hockanum River Reservoir

📍 41.7776, -72.6025
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Jepp Pond

📍 41.4343, -72.9173
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Kenmere Reservoir

📍 41.5930, -72.8109
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Lake Bethany

📍 41.4185, -72.9673
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Lake Compounce

📍 41.6364, -72.9227
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Lake Garda

📍 41.7398, -72.9032
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Lower Hart Pond

📍 41.6180, -72.8050
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MacKenzie Reservoir

📍 41.4395, -72.7762
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Mason Pond

📍 41.6448, -72.8008
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Metropolitan District Reservoir #3

📍 41.7583, -72.7899
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Moss Farms Pond

📍 41.5333, -72.9246
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Mystic Reservoir

📍 41.4808, -72.9334
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New Dam Pond

📍 41.5544, -72.8121
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Nova Lake

📍 41.6760, -72.9863
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Old Naugatuck Reservoir

📍 41.4824, -72.9984
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Paper Goods Pond

📍 41.6288, -72.7815
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Pistapaug Pond

📍 41.4291, -72.7438
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Scards Pond

📍 41.4506, -72.7579
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Shuttle Meadow Pond

📍 41.6490, -72.8028
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Shuttle Meadow Reservoir

📍 41.6399, -72.8272
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Smith Brothers Pond

📍 41.6168, -72.8265
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Southington Reservoir Number 1

📍 41.5768, -72.9350
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Southington Reservoir Number 2

📍 41.5804, -72.9489
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Southington Reservoir Number 3

📍 41.5737, -72.9387
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Spring Brook Reservoir

📍 41.4596, -72.7505
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Spring Lake

📍 41.6031, -72.8638
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Tetram Pond

📍 41.4169, -72.6279
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The Pond

📍 41.7962, -72.8324
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Twitchell Reservoir

📍 41.4655, -72.9905
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Unionville Reservoir

📍 41.7854, -72.9087
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Unionville Upper Reservoir

📍 41.7865, -72.9092
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Upper Hart Pond

📍 41.6101, -72.8106
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Upper Mill Pond

📍 41.5427, -72.6378
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Waterbury Reservoir Number 2

📍 41.5187, -72.9943
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West Brook Reservoir

📍 41.5021, -72.9502
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Whigville Reservoir

📍 41.7362, -72.9511
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Wilcox Pond

📍 41.5687, -72.7393
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William J Ulbrich Reservoir

📍 41.4492, -72.7444
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Woodtick Reservoir

📍 41.5837, -72.9949
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Bays (1)

Bayberry Lane Pond

📍 41.7624, -72.7768
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing is productive from April through October, with spring and fall offering the best action. Water conditions, hatches, and fish behavior all vary by season, so checking recent local reports before your trip is always a good idea.

Anglers in this zone commonly target Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and Bluegill. Species availability varies by water body and season — check individual spot pages for specific species information.

Many of the larger lakes in this zone have public boat launches and ramp access. Shore fishing is also available at numerous locations. Check individual spot details for specific access information.

Yes, a valid New York fishing license is required to fish at any location within this zone. Licenses can be purchased online through the New York wildlife agency or at local bait shops.