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Comprehensive current water conditions, NOAA weather forecasts, USGS telemetry readings, and recreation scores for New York lakes and reservoirs. Explore detailed fishing solunar tables, wind forecasts, boat ramp access, and official regulations for every lake below.
Verified hydrographic telemetry counted from the 41 lakes listed in this guide.
Inland freshwater lakes and reservoirs with active monitoring.
Ranked by confirmed surface surface area.
Maximum bathymetric depth on record.
Includes glacial natural lakes and engineered impoundments.
Real-time weather station readings and river streamflow gauges.
State authority governing boating safety, fisheries, and access.
Top-ranked boating destinations and premier fishing waters across New York.
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Filter, search, or sort by surface acreage and maximum depth. Select any lake to open its live conditions dashboard.
Legally binding state-wide ordinances and conservation guidelines for recreational waters.
Boaters must clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before launching in any public waterbody. Draining bilges, livewells, and baitwells is required by state law.
Official documentationAll motor boat operators must complete a state-approved boating safety course. Children under 12 must wear a USCG-approved PFD on vessels under 65 feet while underway.
Official documentationAnyone age 16 and older requires a valid New York freshwater fishing license to fish in the state’s freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes.
Official documentation