Bodies of Water:
Oneida Lake
Key Species:
Walleye, northern pike, black bass, tiger muskie, channel catfish, white bass, sheepshead, yellow perch, sunfish, bullhead
Description:
“Spilling into four counties, this 51,091 -acre lake is the largest body of water totally contained in the state’s border. It averages 22 feet deep and has a maximum depth of 55 feet.” – Fishing Western New York
Links:
Oneida Lake Association
DEC – Oneida Lake
[Rybaak 157A] – Brewerton Public Access (Bartell Road)
GPS: N43 13.987 W76 07.864 (Parking Lot-South)
*This is a pretty nice size lot that will park around 50 cars.
GPS: N43 14.480 W76 07.831 (Parking Lot-North)
* Parking for about 20 vehicles.
[Rybaak 157B] – Oneida Shores County Park
GPS: N43 13.633 W76 06.663 (Parking)
*County park fees apply.
[Rybaak 157C] – South Shore Boat Launch
[Rybaak 157D] – Verona Beach State Park
GPS: N43 09.993 W75 43.545 (Parking)
*This is a really nice park with a lot of fishing and hiking opportunities. State Park fees apply. Ample parking and facilities reside within the park, including camping opportunities.
[Rybaak 157E] – Sylvan Beach Public Access
GPS: N 43 11.703 W 75 43.786 (Canal Parking)
*This is a unique spot for fishing because it offers the added benefit of the amusement park and the beach for those not as interested in throwing a few lines. There is usually parking on Canal Street behind Yesterday’s Royal. This is a popular walleye fishing site in the fall.
[Rybaak 157F] – Godfrey Point Public Access
GPS: N43 13.471 W75 51.019 (Parking)
*Two paved boat launches and rig parking for about 35 vehicles.
[HBF 157A] – Cleveland Docks (Apps Boathouse)
GPS: N43 13.899 W75 52.885 (Parking Area)
*Boat launch and parking for around 15 cars. This has been a hot spot for bullhead fishing at night.
[Rybaak 157G] – Phillips Point Public Access (Toadharbor)
[HBF 157B] – Oneida Fish Cultural Station
GPS: N43 14.889 W75 59.895 (Parking Area)
*Very limited parking — 5 to 7 cars. The hatchery is just off of Oneida Lake and marks the beginning of Scriba Creek.
Tags: Brewerton, Cleveland, Constantia, Madison County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, Oswego County, Rybaak Fishing, Viena
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