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Cuba Lake Fishing
A 464-acre New York lake in Allegany County and Cattaraugus County.
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Allegany County
Cuba Lake in brief
NYS Hydrography outlines give Cuba Lake about 464 acres of open water in Allegany County and Cattaraugus County. Ownership on the DEC lake list reads Office of General Services. Stock up in Cuba, roughly 2 miles away. DEC groups it under Western New York.
DEC names smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie and northern pike among its fish. DEC calls the launch trailer unimproved. Ice status: ice fishing permitted.
464acres
0launches
8species on file
2counties
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Gamefish and panfish of Cuba Lake
Each chip for Cuba Lake traces back to the DEC lake list, a state record or a DEC stocking entry.
Smallmouth bass Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Yellow perch Black crappie Northern pike Walleye Common carp
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Access
DEC launches at Cuba Lake
Boat access to Cuba Lake is not mapped, so see the nearby launches.
DEC and local launches near Cuba Lake
- Public Launch on Olean CreekOlean Creek, 8 miles southwest
- Public Launch on Case LakeCase Lake, 9 miles northwest
- Harwood Lake Multiple Use AreaHarwood Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Caneadea River Access SiteGenesee River, 11 miles northeast
- Transit Bridge River Access SiteGenesee River, 11 miles east
- Belfast River Access SiteGenesee River, 11 miles northeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
Carrying fish home from Cuba Lake
| 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 |
Unless a special listing below says otherwise, Cuba Lake follows the statewide freshwater rules.
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.
Compare
Cuba Lake versus the lakes close by
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba Lake | 464 | 0 | 8 | ||
| Rushford Lake | 10 miles northeast | 588 | 0 | 8 | yes |
| Allen Lake, Allegany County | 15 miles northeast | 52 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Lime Lake | 16 miles northwest | 151 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Red House Lake | 25 miles southwest | 109 | 1 | 5 | yes |
| Almond Lake | 30 miles east | 136 | 1 | 0 |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Places bordering Cuba Lake
Lakes to combine with a Cuba Lake trip
- Rushford Lake10 miles northeast
- Allen Lake, Allegany County15 miles northeast
- Lime Lake16 miles northwest
- Red House Lake25 miles southwest
- Almond Lake30 miles east
License agents close to Cuba Lake
- Town of CubaCuba, 2 miles
- Town of New HudsonBlack Creek, 4 miles
- Town of LyndonCuba, 5 miles
Places to sleep within reach of Cuba Lake
- Cuba2 miles
- Franklinville10 miles
- Olean14 miles
County guides sharing Cuba Lake
- Allegany Countycounty seat Belmont
- Cattaraugus Countycounty seat Little Valley
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Photographs
Camera views of lakes and streams around Cuba Lake
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Answers
Cuba Lake in a handful of answers
Under which DEC region does Cuba Lake fall?
Allegany County and Cattaraugus County, DEC Western New York, about 2 miles from Cuba.
How large does Cuba Lake measure?
Roughly 464 acres.
Is a public launch mapped beside Cuba Lake?
DEC keeps no launch record for this water.
Which species appear on the DEC list for Cuba Lake?
The DEC roster names smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, northern pike and walleye.
Which daily limits apply at Cuba Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
May an out-of-towner wet a line at Cuba Lake?
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.
Is Cuba Lake on the DEC stocking lists?
It is not on the 2023 to 2026 DEC stocking lists.
Is there a bait store near Cuba Lake?
Our New York shop list has nothing inside 25 miles.
Can I ice fish Cuba Lake?
Ice status on file: Ice Fishing Permitted.
Pencil in a day on Cuba Lake
Read the limits above, then choose a launch.