Kayuta Lake Fishing
A 467-acre New York lake in Oneida County.
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Kayuta Lake, summed up
State hydrography maps Kayuta Lake at close to 467 acres within Oneida County. DEC names Municipal in the owner column. Remsen is the closest Census place, about 6 miles from the lake. The DEC region covering it is Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario.
DEC records smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge in it. DEC marks its launch as trailer unimproved. Winter rule on file: ice fishing permitted. DEC has stocked it in 3 years from 2019 on.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Boat launch sites for Kayuta Lake
Without a mapped launch on Kayuta Lake, use one from the list that follows.
Trailer-friendly launches near Kayuta Lake
- Public Launch on Forestport ReservoirForestport Reservoir, 2 miles north
- Public Launch on Otter LakeOtter Lake, 13 miles north
- Delta Lake State ParkDelta Lake, 14 miles southwest
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
DEC creel limits for Kayuta 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 |
DEC statewide seasons hold on Kayuta Lake except where a special regulation names the water.
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.
Stocked fish going into Kayuta Lake
1 DEC stocking rows for Kayuta Lake, 2023 to 2023, are dominated by tiger muskellunge.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tiger Muskellunge | stocked | 1 | 2,300 | 9 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.
Nearby lakes measured against Kayuta Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayuta Lake | 467 | 0 | 5 | yes | |
| Hinckley Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 2,708 | 0 | 5 | yes |
| Brandy Lake | 11 miles north | 17 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Delta Reservoir | 15 miles southwest | 2,378 | 1 | 8 | |
| Fourth Lake, Herkimer County | 16 miles northeast | 63 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| North Lake | 16 miles northeast | 432 | 1 | 4 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Short hops from Kayuta Lake
Still water to try after Kayuta Lake
- Hinckley Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Brandy Lake11 miles north
- Delta Reservoir15 miles southwest
- Fourth Lake, Herkimer County16 miles northeast
- North Lake16 miles northeast
Stores that outfit Kayuta Lake trips
- Fall Brawl Baitsbait and tackle shop, Holland Patent, 12 miles
- BASS PRO Shop, 710 Horatio St.sporting goods store, Utica, 20 miles
- All Seasons Outfitterssporting goods store, New Hartford, 23 miles
Guide businesses listing Kayuta Lake
- Repak's Backpak & Bushwakfishing guide, Boonville
- Upland Fishing and Hunting Guifishing guide, Camden
Villages and towns to stay in near Kayuta Lake
- Boonville8 miles
- Lake Delta16 miles
- Oriskany19 miles
The county guides for Kayuta Lake
- Oneida Countycounty seat Utica
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The water near Kayuta Lake through a lens
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Quick replies on Kayuta Lake
Up which corner of New York would I drive for Kayuta Lake?
Look in Oneida County, DEC Western Adirondacks and Eastern Lake Ontario, about 6 miles from Remsen.
Across how many acres does Kayuta Lake stretch?
State maps give about 467 acres.
How many launch sites touch Kayuta Lake?
None is mapped on it; the nearby list above has the closest.
What is on the fish list for Kayuta Lake?
smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge, by DEC records.
How many bass does DEC let me keep at Kayuta Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30.
What does a DEC license cost for Kayuta 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.
What has DEC released into Kayuta Lake?
Stocked 1 times between 2023 and 2023.
Where do anglers at Kayuta Lake get worms?
Fall Brawl Baits, 12 miles away, is closest.
Is Kayuta Lake open to tip-ups?
DEC lists it as: Ice Fishing Permitted.
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