Goodyear Lake Fishing
A 234-acre New York lake in Otsego County.
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Goodyear Lake: size, place and access
Goodyear Lake is a lake of about 234 acres, its outline lying in Otsego County. DEC files the shoreline owner as DEC. Head to Portlandville, some 2 miles away, for food and fuel. It falls in DEC Region Capital Region and Northern Catskills.
Fish on the DEC list here: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie and chain pickerel. The DEC list describes the launch as trailer unimproved. Its ice entry reads ice fishing permitted.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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DEC sources tie these fish to Goodyear Lake; more species surely swim there.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Launches on Goodyear Lake
DEC maps no launch site right on Goodyear Lake; try one of those listed next.
Walk-in angler sites on Goodyear Lake
- Accessible Fishng Platform, Goodyear Lake Waterway AccessFishing Platform, pier, bank fishing
More boat launches near Goodyear Lake
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near PortlandvilleSusquehanna River, 2 miles south
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Oneonta (east)Susquehanna River, 4 miles south
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Oneonta (west)Susquehanna River, 7 miles southwest
- Gilbert Lake State ParkGilbert Lake, 9 miles northwest
- Public Launch on Susquehanna River near Hartwick SeminarySusquehanna River, 11 miles north
- Public Launch on Otsego LakeOtsego Lake, 14 miles north
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Seasons and creel rules at Goodyear 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 |
Statewide DEC limits govern Goodyear Lake wherever a county rule below does not replace them.
Where Goodyear Lake departs from statewide rules
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 25 | All year | Otsego County |
| Sunfish | 15; minimum 8" | All year | Otsego 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.
Comparing Goodyear Lake with nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Lake | 234 | 0 | 8 | ||
| Gilbert Lake | 9 miles northwest | 40 | 1 | 3 | yes |
| East Sidney Lake | 17 miles southwest | 202 | 0 | 5 | |
| Otsego Lake | 18 miles north | 4,171 | 2 | 10 | yes |
| Canadarago Lake | 21 miles north | 1,936 | 1 | 10 | yes |
| Chenango Lake, Chenango County | 24 miles west | 138 | 0 | 6 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
A few miles from Goodyear Lake
New York lakes in the Goodyear Lake area
- Gilbert Lake9 miles northwest
- East Sidney Lake17 miles southwest
- Otsego Lake18 miles north
- Canadarago Lake21 miles north
- Chenango Lake, Chenango County24 miles west
Shops worth a stop en route to Goodyear Lake
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 5006 State Highway 23 Suite 1csporting goods store, Oneonta, 5 miles
- JC Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Richfield Springs, 24 miles
- Joe's Sports Center Inc.sporting goods store, Grand Gorge, 25 miles
Towns handy for Goodyear Lake trips
- Oneonta6 miles
- Cooperstown13 miles
- Delhi17 miles
Counties along Goodyear Lake
- Otsego Countycounty seat Cooperstown
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Shores, kills and lakes by Goodyear Lake, pictured
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Goodyear Lake, asked and answered for Empire State anglers
Which New York county is Goodyear Lake in?
Find it in Otsego County, DEC Capital Region and Northern Catskills, about 2 miles from Portlandville.
How wide a footprint does Goodyear Lake have?
234 acres, give or take.
Which launch site sits closest to Goodyear Lake?
The launch layers list none.
Does Goodyear Lake hold bass or trout?
DEC files list smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, chain pickerel and walleye.
Which DEC rules cover Goodyear Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. Special rules for it appear in the DEC region listing.
What is the out-of-state fee for angling at Goodyear 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.
Does DEC stock Goodyear Lake?
DEC lists no recent stocking here.
Which listed tackle counter is nearest Goodyear Lake?
Dick's Sporting Goods sits about 5 miles from the water.
Does DEC permit ice fishing at Goodyear Lake?
DEC notes Ice Fishing Permitted.
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