Chenango Lake, Chenango County Fishing
A 138-acre New York lake in Chenango County.
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A first visit to Chenango Lake, Chenango County
Measured from its NHD outline, Chenango Lake, Chenango County covers roughly 138 acres of Chenango County. The DEC record gives Municipal as owner. About 5 miles separates the water from Norwich. Fisheries staff for Central New York look after it.
The DEC species column lists smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, tiger muskellunge and chain pickerel. Launch type, per DEC: hand launch. For hard water, DEC notes ice fishing permitted. The DEC lists record 10 stocking years since 2011.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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This fish list for Chenango Lake, Chenango County draws on DEC listings and stocking files, not a netting survey.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Launch ramps serving Chenango Lake, Chenango County
No launch on Chenango Lake, Chenango County shows in the DEC data, so the closest mapped ones follow.
Ramps in the neighborhood of Chenango Lake, Chenango County
- Hunts Pond State Forest LaunchHunts Pond, 4 miles east
- Public Launch on Unadilla River near New BerlinUnadilla River, 4 miles southeast
- Public Launch on Chenango River near Sherburne (south)Chenango River, 4 miles northwest
- Millbrook Recreation ParkMill Brook Reservoir, 5 miles northeast
- Public Launch on Unadilla River near Gilbertsville (north)Unadilla River, 5 miles southeast
- Public Launch on Chenango River near NorwichChenango River, 6 miles southwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The take-home rules for Chenango Lake, Chenango County
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Statewide seasons and sizes set the baseline at Chenango Lake, Chenango County.
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026); county special regulations from the DEC region pages; retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026.
Latest stocking years at Chenango Lake, Chenango County
From 2023 through 2023, DEC logged 1 releases into Chenango Lake, Chenango County, with tiger muskellunge the main fish.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tiger Muskellunge | stocked | 1 | 700 | 8.6 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York stocking.
Chenango Lake, Chenango County and the lakes that ring it
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango Lake, Chenango County | 138 | 0 | 6 | yes | |
| Guilford Lake | 12 miles south | 76 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Bowman Lake | 13 miles west | 37 | 0 | 5 | yes |
| Gilbert Lake | 16 miles east | 40 | 1 | 3 | yes |
| Balsam Lake | 17 miles west | 139 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lebanon Reservoir | 17 miles northwest | 96 | 1 | 0 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby to Chenango Lake, Chenango County, by distance
More lakes a short drive from Chenango Lake, Chenango County
- Guilford Lake12 miles south
- Bowman Lake13 miles west
- Gilbert Lake16 miles east
- Balsam Lake17 miles west
- Lebanon Reservoir17 miles northwest
Tackle sellers serving Chenango Lake, Chenango County
- Mayhood's Sporting Goods Inc.sporting goods store, Norwich, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 5006 State Highway 23 Suite 1csporting goods store, Oneonta, 22 miles
- Eaton Reservoir Boat Launchmarina, Madison, 23 miles
Home bases for trips to Chenango Lake, Chenango County
- Norwich5 miles
- Sherburne7 miles
- Oxford13 miles
Chenango Lake, Chenango County across county lines
- Chenango Countycounty seat Norwich
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What gets asked about Chenango Lake, Chenango County
How far is Chenango Lake, Chenango County from the nearest New York town?
It lies in Chenango County, DEC Central New York, about 5 miles from Norwich.
What acreage is Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Close to 138 acres by state hydrography.
Where do I put a boat in at Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Not mapped; nearby launches are listed above.
What might bend the rod at Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Records show smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, tiger muskellunge and chain pickerel.
Which minimum sizes does DEC set at Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
Does Chenango Lake, Chenango County need a trout stamp?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
How often is Chenango Lake, Chenango County stocked?
DEC lists 1 stockings, the latest in 2023.
Where is bait sold on the drive to Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Nearest on our list: Mayhood's Sporting Goods Inc., 8 miles.
Is ice fishing allowed on Chenango Lake, Chenango County?
Ice Fishing Permitted, per DEC.
Put Chenango Lake, Chenango County on the New York trip list
Get the DEC license squared away online first.