Whitney Point Lake Fishing
A 1,150-acre New York lake in Broome County.
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Say hello to Whitney Point Lake
On the NHD layer, Whitney Point Lake spreads across about 1,150 acres in Broome County. DEC lists the owner as DEC (2). The nearest village or town on the Census list is Lisle, around 2 miles off. It is a Central New York water in DEC terms.
Its DEC roster includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie and chain pickerel. 1 mapped launch put boats on it. The DEC launch type reads trailer improved. DEC lists its ice status as ice fishing permitted.
NYS Hydrography (NHD) outline, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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DEC lists, records and stocking rows place these fish in Whitney Point Lake.
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds species column, DEC stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Getting on the water at Whitney Point Lake
- Public Launch on Whitney Point Reservoirunpaved trailer launch, 12 car-and-trailer spaces; managed by DEC
Nearby ramps if Whitney Point Lake is busy
- Public Launch on Otselic River near Marathon (south)Otselic River, 4 miles north
- Public Launch on Tioughnioga River near Marathon (south)Tioughnioga River, 6 miles northwest
- Nanticoke Lake Multiple Use AreaNanticoke Lake, 6 miles southwest
- Long Pond State Forest Launch on Round PondRound Pond, 7 miles east
- Long Pond State Forest LaunchLong Pond, 7 miles northeast
- Public Launch on Tioughnioga River near Whitney PointTioughnioga River, 7 miles southeast
DEC boat launch and fishing access layers, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Readings from the Whitney Point Lake gauge
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Point Lake At Whitney Point Ny | 973.15 ft lake elevation | Oct 26 9:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 26, 2026 9:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (CWMS) reading for Whitney Point Lake (local gauge datum), recorded October 24, 2026; retrieved October 24, 2026. Values are provisional.
Sizes and bag limits at Whitney Point 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 |
The rows above repeat the statewide DEC table that applies at Whitney Point Lake.
Rules written only for Whitney Point Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 3; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 | Broome 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.
How Whitney Point Lake compares locally
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | DEC species | Stocked 2023-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Point Lake | 1,150 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Long Pond, Chenango County | 8 miles northeast | 111 | 2 | 6 | yes |
| Chenango Lake, Broome County | 13 miles southeast | 34 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Balsam Lake | 17 miles northeast | 139 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bowman Lake | 18 miles northeast | 37 | 0 | 5 | yes |
| Guilford Lake | 25 miles east | 76 | 1 | 0 | yes |
NYS Hydrography, DEC launch layers, DEC lake list and stocking lists, retrieved October 24, 2026.
The Whitney Point Lake neighborhood
Neighboring lakes of Whitney Point Lake
- Long Pond, Chenango County8 miles northeast
- Chenango Lake, Broome County13 miles southeast
- Balsam Lake17 miles northeast
- Bowman Lake18 miles northeast
- Guilford Lake25 miles east
Bait and tackle stops for Whitney Point Lake
- Ernie's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Tioga, 11 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 347 Court Streetsporting goods store, Binghamton, 19 miles
- Hilltop Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Afton, 22 miles
- Mayhood's Sporting Goods Inc.sporting goods store, Norwich, 24 miles
Overnight options close to Whitney Point Lake
- Greene11 miles
- Chenango Bridge15 miles
- Port Dickinson17 miles
Whitney Point Lake and the counties it spans
- Broome Countycounty seat Binghamton
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Photographs of the species found at Whitney Point Lake
Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Dezidor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Knepp Timothy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
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Trip questions for Whitney Point Lake
How do I locate Whitney Point Lake on a New York map?
The state map puts it in Broome County, DEC Central New York, about 2 miles from Lisle.
How large is Whitney Point Lake on New York maps?
About 1,150 acres on the NHD outline.
Where is the public launch at Whitney Point Lake?
Yes: 1 mapped launch, including Public Launch on Whitney Point Reservoir.
Which fish turn up in DEC files for Whitney Point Lake?
Fish to hope for: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie, chain pickerel and walleye.
What goes home in the cooler from Whitney Point Lake?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30): 5; minimum 12"; Jun 15 – Nov 30. The DEC region page adds rules for it.
Is a New York license required at Whitney Point 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.
Which hatchery fish go into Whitney Point Lake?
No stocking is on file for recent years.
Which shop on the list is nearest Whitney Point Lake?
Ernie's Bait and Tackle, about 11 miles off.
What is the current level at Whitney Point Lake?
See USGS and the Corps of Engineers in the water level band.
May I fish through the ice at Whitney Point Lake?
The DEC entry reads Ice Fishing Permitted.
Save a date for Whitney Point Lake
Fees, seasons and every DEC table are on the license page.