Fishing near Ithaca, NY
Nearest public waters
Straight-line distance from Ithaca. Tap a water for its spot profile.
| Water | State | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Lakes (Seneca) Lake trout. | NY | 19 mi | lake |
| Lake Ontario King salmon and steelhead. | NY | 113 mi | lake |
| Susquehanna River Smallmouth bass. | PA | 115 mi | river |
| Lake Erie Walleye and smallmouth. | NY | 128 mi | lake |
| St. Lawrence River Muskie and bass. | NY | 132 mi | river |
| Hudson River Striped bass. | NY | 143 mi | river |
| Lake Hopatcong Largemouth bass. | NJ | 145 mi | lake |
| Lake Candlewood Largemouth and smallmouth bass. | CT | 173 mi | lake |
NY license & regulations
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
- Resident annual: $25.00
- Non-resident annual: $50.00
- Source: New York State DEC — 2026 fishing license fees (dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html). (2026)
Species nearby
Lake TroutRainbow TroutChinook SalmonSteelheadSmallmouth BassWalleyeMuskieStriped BassCatfishLargemouth BassCrappie
Local data & agency contact
FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Ithaca. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) · 518-402-8924 · https://dec.ny.gov
Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.