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Fishing in Broome County, New York
Seat: Binghamton. DEC Region 7, Central New York.
- 2lake pages
- 18launches
- 7trout streams
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Broome County, New York
Broome County fishing at a glance
DEC lists Broome County in Region 7, Central New York, and the county is governed from Binghamton. Its land area is 706 square miles and its water 9.7, with 198,683 residents at the 2020 count.
The county holds 2 lakes with pages and 1,184 acres of still water; no lake here outsizes Whitney Point Lake. Walleye turn up at 1 county lake on the DEC lists. Count 18 launch sites: 6 hard-surface ramps, 10 hand launches, the rest unpaved or mixed. DEC manages trout on 7 streams in the county, 100.4 miles of reaches in all, 1 of them with wild trout reaches and 7 stocked. 12 DEC and marine access points serve bank anglers here, 0 piers among them.
2lake pages
18launch sites
7trout streams
23shops and license agents
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC launches, fishing sites and trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
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The Broome County access map
DEC launch and fishing site points, NYS Hydrography lake points; stream pins mark the DEC record points. Checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes ranked by size in Broome County
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Point Lake | 1,150 | 1 | ice fishing allowed | smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish |
| Chenango Lake, Broome County | 34 | 0 | stocked |
These are the nearest lake pages outside Broome County, by straight line from Binghamton.
| Lake | From Binghamton | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond, Chenango County | 22 miles north | 111 | 2 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch |
| Guilford Lake | 30 miles northeast | 76 | 1 | stocked | |
| Bowman Lake | 31 miles north | 37 | 0 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | brook trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Balsam Lake | 32 miles north | 139 | 1 | ||
| Cannonsville Reservoir | 33 miles east | 4,718 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch |
| East Sidney Lake | 39 miles northeast | 202 | 0 | ice fishing allowed | smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish |
NYS Hydrography (NHD) lake outlines and acres, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists; retrieved October 2026.
More lakes
Ponds of Broome County without their own guide
The state hydrography layer names 2 further lakes and ponds in Broome County, listed here until more is known.
| Water | Acres | Ice fishing | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oquaga Lake | 137 | Deposit | |
| Palmers Pond | 2 | Deposit |
NYS Hydrography lakes and DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, retrieved October 2026.
Streams
Rivers and creeks across Broome County
- West Branch Delaware Riverriver, Stocked-Extended 37 mi; Wild-Premier 18.6 mi; 18,040 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (1,091 acres), 6 launchs
- Otselic Riverriver, Stocked 22.3 mi; 9,120 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (955.7 acres), 2 launchs
- Chenango Riverriver, Stocked 3.1 mi; 1,290 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (110.5 acres), 10 launchs
- Susquehanna Riverriver, Public Fishing Rights, 29 launchs
- Tioughnioga Riverriver, Public Fishing Rights (160.1 acres), 5 launchs
- Oquaga Creekstream, Stocked 10.4 mi; 3,270 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (229.5 acres)
- Nanticoke Creekstream, Stocked 6.3 mi; 3,460 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (98.9 acres)
- Dudley Creekstream, Stocked 2.2 mi; 360 trout stocked
- East Branch Nanticoke Creekstream, Stocked 0.5 mi; 190 trout stocked; Public Fishing Rights (9.9 acres)
- Fly Creekstream, Public Fishing Rights (3.2 acres)
- Merrill Creekstream, Public Fishing Rights
Broome County trout water by DEC category
DEC trout reaches touch 7 streams in Broome County: 1 carry Wild-Quality or Wild-Premier reaches, 7 are stocked and 11 have Public Fishing Rights easements.
Harvest season on inland trout streams is April 1 to October 15; from October 16 to March 31 fish go back and only artificial lures are allowed.
- Unnamed WaterPublic Fishing Rights (5.6 acres), near Deposit
Flow conditions in Broome County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 1,300 cfs, 2.77 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 985 cfs, 2.80 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 842 cfs, 3.30 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 574 cfs, 2.93 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
| Oquaga Creek At Mcclure Ny | 18 cfs, 4.72 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
| Susquehanna River At Binghamton Ny | 2.30 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
DEC trout stream reaches (dil_water_activities), DEC Public Fishing Rights, DEC stocking lists; reach miles are DEC figures. Retrieved October 2026.
Access
Boat launches across Broome County
- DOT Park and RideChenango River, hand launch, parking: 25 spaces (dec park field)
- Grippen ParkSusquehanna River, hard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Harold Moore ParkSusquehanna River, hard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Jeanne and John D. Wilfley Community ParkChenango River, hand launch
- Nanticoke Lake Multiple Use AreaNanticoke Lake, hand launch, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Chenango River near Chenango BridgeChenango River, hand launch, parking: 15 car and 0 car-trailer spaces
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Afton (west)Susquehanna River, hard surface ramp, 8 car-and-trailer spaces
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near BinghamtonSusquehanna River, unpaved trailer launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Binghamton UniversitySusquehanna River, hand launch, parking: 15 car and 0 car-trailer spaces
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Windsor (east)Susquehanna River, hand launch, parking: 6 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Windsor (north)Susquehanna River, hard surface ramp, parking: 6 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Windsor (west)Susquehanna River, hard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Tioughnioga River near Chenango BridgeTioughnioga River, hand launch, parking: 15 car and 0 car-trailer spaces
- Public Launch on Tioughnioga River near Whitney PointTioughnioga River, hand launch, parking: 6 spaces (dec park field)
- Public Launch on Whitney Point ReservoirWhitney Point Reservoir, unpaved trailer launch, 12 car-and-trailer spaces
- Sandy Beach ParkSusquehanna River, hard surface ramp, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field)
- Sullivan ParkSusquehanna River, hand launch, parking: 8 spaces (dec park field)
- Veterans River ParkSusquehanna River, hand launch, parking: 6 spaces (dec park field)
Broome County shore access points (12)
- Merrill Creek fishing access parkingangler parking area, Merrill Creek
- Nanticoke Creek fishing access parking, Nanticoke Creek 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Nanticoke Creek
- Nanticoke Creek fishing access parking, Nanticoke Creek 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Nanticoke Creek
- Nanticoke Creek fishing access parking, Nanticoke Creek 3angler parking area (public fishing rights), Nanticoke Creek
- Nanticoke Creek fishing access parking, Nanticoke Creek 4angler parking area (public fishing rights), Nanticoke Creek
- Oquaga Creek fishing access parking, Oquaga Creek 1angler parking area (public fishing rights), Oquaga Creek
- Oquaga Creek fishing access parking, Oquaga Creek 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), Oquaga Creek
- Oquaga Creek fishing access parking, Oquaga Creek 3angler parking area, Oquaga Creek
- Oquaga Creek fishing access parking, Oquaga Creek 4angler parking area (public fishing rights), Oquaga Creek
- West Branch Delaware River fishing access parking 2angler parking area (public fishing rights), West Branch Delaware River
- West Branch Delaware River fishing access parking 4angler parking area, West Branch Delaware River
- West Branch Delaware River fishing access parking, West Branch Delaware River 2angler parking area, West Branch Delaware River
DEC boat launches and fishing sites (dil_water_activities), DEC Boat Launch Sites and marine access layers, NYS Parks launches; retrieved October 2026.
Stocking and records
Records and stocking across Broome County
In 2025, DEC stocked 28,210 fish in Broome County, the largest share rainbow trout, on 15 waters.
Hatchery fish for Broome County, 2025
| Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 21,740 |
| Brown Trout | 6,470 |
Planned 2026 trout stockings, Broome County
| When | Water | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Chenango Lake | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 8 inches |
| April 2026 | Finch Hollow Site 1 (Overbrook) | Rainbow Trout | 1,040 | 8 inches |
| April 2026 | Greenwood Lake | Rainbow Trout | 2,080 | 8 inches |
| April 2026 | Nanticoke 7a | Rainbow Trout | 620 | 8 inches |
| April 2026 | Patterson Pond (#1) | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 8 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Oquaga Creek | Brown Trout | 2,290 | 9 – 10 inches |
| April – first week 2026 | Oquaga Creek | Brown Trout | 260 | 12 -15 inches |
| March 2026 | Chenango Lake | Rainbow Trout | 5,300 | 8 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Dudley Creek | Brown Trout | 40 | 12 -15 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Dudley Creek | Brown Trout | 320 | 9 – 10 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Nanticoke Creek | Brown Trout | 890 | 9 – 10 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Nanticoke Creek | Brown Trout | 110 | 12 -15 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Nanticoke Creek | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 9 – 10 inches |
| March – third week 2026 | Nanticoke Creek | Brown Trout | 260 | 12 -15 inches |
DEC state records landed in Broome County
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge, Tiger | 35 lb. 8 oz. | Tioughnioga River | 1990 |
| Bluegill (sunfish) | 2 lb. 8 oz. | Kohlbach Pond | 1992 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual) and Current Season Spring Trout Stocking (data.ny.gov), DEC state record fish table as of December 10, 2025; retrieved October 2026.
Regulations
Waters in Broome County off the statewide table
The statewide inland table below applies across Broome County except where DEC prints a county rule.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
Waters of Broome County with their own rules (5)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| All lakes and ponds except the waters listed | Brook Trout, Apr 1 – Oct 15, limit 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" |
| Little Choconut Creek (mouth to Goudey Station Building) | All species, Closed Mar 16 – Apr 30, limit none kept |
| Otselic River (Whitney Point Reservoir upstream to the Cortland Co. Rte. 169 bridge, Landers Corners) | Walleye, May 1 – Mar 15, limit 3, 18" |
| Susquehanna River (Rock Bottom Dam to the Exchange St. Bridge, Binghamton) | All species, Closed Mar 16 – Apr 30, limit none kept |
| Whitney Point Reservoir | Walleye, May 1 – Mar 15, limit 3, 18" |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages): statewide seasons, sizes and limits and the Region 7 special regulations page (https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations/region-7-special-fishing), checked against DEC on October 25, 2026; rules are summarized, check DEC before keeping fish.
Tournaments
Fishing events on Broome County water
1 published events touch county water, 0 of them upcoming.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2026 | Broome County Parks Ice Fishing Derby (2026) | Greenwood Park pond | Broome County Parks |
Organizer schedule and results pages (DEC issues tournament permits but posts no calendar), checked October 2026.
Local help
Tackle and guide services in Broome County
Where anglers shop in Broome County
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 347 Court Streetsporting goods store, Binghamton
Broome County DEC license agents (22)
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.347 Court Street, Binghamton
- Mirabito Convenience Express Stores Inc.49 Court Street Po Box 5306, Binghamton
- Town of Binghamton279 Park Avenue, Binghamton
- Town of Chenango1529 Ny Rt 12, Binghamton
- Town of Barker151 Hyde Street, Castle Creek
- Town of Conklin1271 Conklin Road, Conklin
- Town of Sanford91 Second Street, Deposit
- Southern Tier Firearms107 South Duane Avenue, Endicott
- Village of Endicott1009 East Main Street, Endicott
- Town of Union3111 E. Main Street, Endwell
- Nu-way Concrete Equipment Sales Inc.150 Faulkner Road, Hancock
- Town of Colesville780 Welton Street, Harpursville
OpenStreetMap shop features, DEC Active Sporting License Issuing Agents and DEC Guides Currently Licensed (data.ny.gov, county field), retrieved October 2026.
Nearby
A few miles from Broome County
Town pages inside Broome County
- Binghamtonpop. 47,969
- Johnson Citypop. 15,343
- Endicottpop. 13,667
- Endwellpop. 11,762
- Binghamton Universitypop. 7,261
- Chenango Bridgepop. 2,884
- Port Dickinsonpop. 1,699
- Depositpop. 1,387
Counties that touch Broome County
- Tioga County24 miles west
- Chenango County25 miles northeast
- Cortland County32 miles northwest
- Tompkins County39 miles northwest
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Photographs
Camera views of lakes and streams around Broome County
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Answers
Asked often about angling in Broome County
Which DEC launches put a boat on Broome County water?
There are 18 launch sites, 6 with hard surface ramps.
Which lake in Broome County has the most surface area?
Whitney Point Lake, at 1,150 acres in the state hydrography layer.
Which Broome County streams does DEC stock?
There are 7, with 7 stocked and 1 wild.
When does the stream trout season run in Broome County?
Inland streams allow harvest from April 1 to October 15, unless a county rule says otherwise.
Who sells fishing supplies in Broome County?
1 shop and marinas are listed, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Is a guided trip possible in Broome County?
None on the DEC list for the county.
Which DEC region covers Broome County?
It is in Region 7, Central New York.
Where is the county seat of Broome County?
Binghamton, per the county list.
Does New York add a trout stamp for Broome County streams?
The DEC sells the annual freshwater license at $25.00 to residents and $50.00 to nonresidents; residents 70 or older pay $5.00. A seven-day license ($12.00 resident, $28.00 nonresident) suits a vacation week.
Do derbies or bass events use Broome County water?
1 event on file, none still ahead.
Does DEC list exceptions for Broome County?
DEC prints 5 special rule entries for the county, beginning with All lakes and ponds except the waters listed; they are in the regulations table above.
Fish Broome County this season
Check the special rules table before keeping fish.