Chenango Lake
New York · Broome
- 33.6 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 3.3 km shoreline
- County: Broome
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
- New York fishing regulations (DEC)
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Chenango Lake in Broome County, New York is a small inland lake of about 0.14 square kilometers (roughly 34 acres) with about 3.3 km of shoreline. It is a different waterbody from the larger Chenango Lake in Chenango County. The public map pin is the named-water centroid; shoreline outline comes from USGS NHD when shown.
Fishing
New York DEC stocking data lists a 2025 Rainbow Trout plant of about 11,660 fish with mixed yearling sizes reported around 9.2, 9.7, and 10.4 inches (stocked_on 01-01-2025 in product records—treat as the report year/window, not a precise calendar day unless confirmed on DEC). Focus on trout methods after plants and re-check DEC for any updates.
Species
Documented recent stocking species: Rainbow Trout. No separate natural-species survey list is attached on this page yet.
Techniques
On a smaller Broome County lake, shore and small-craft presentations for stocked rainbows—light line, small hardware or bait—are typical. Work points, inflows, and any deeper holes if present; keep noise and traffic considerate on a compact water.
Seasons
Stocked trout interest is strongest after plant windows. Summer and fall fishing depends on water temperature and access; ice fishing may be possible in winter when ice is safe.
Regulations
New York DEC freshwater fishing regulations apply. Official guide: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations. Do not rely on this page for legal bag limits or seasons.
Licensing
Most anglers need a valid New York fishing license. Confirm current requirements on the DEC website.
Access
Verify whether shoreline, parking, and any launch are public before you go. Posted private property is common—do not trespass.
Ice fishing
Ice conditions on small lakes change quickly. Measure ice thickness yourself and follow local safety practices.
Water facts
State: NY. County: Broome (not Chenango County). Approximate area: 0.14 km2. Approximate shoreline: 3.3 km. Coordinates (centroid): 42.2106, -75.8365. GNIS feature id: 946485. Source waterbody id: chenango-lake-ny-ee607075.
Safety & advisories
Use a PFD, respect private land, and plan for limited services in rural Broome County. Never assume ice safety.
Stocking history
| Species | Qty | Size | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 11660 | 9.2, 9.7, 10.4 | 01-01-2025 |
Nearby waters
- Tioughnioga River · 3 km (NY)
- Genegantslet Creek · 9.9 km (NY)
- Chenango River · 14.8 km (NY)
- East Branch Nanticoke Creek · 16.6 km (NY)
- Otselic River · 17.1 km (NY)
- Dudley Creek · 21.1 km (NY)
More in Broome
- West Branch Delaware River (NY)
- Otselic River (NY)
- Nanticoke Creek (NY)
- Chenango River (NY)
- Oquaga Creek (NY)
- Dudley Creek (NY)
Place names and hydrography: USGS. Stocking: New York State DEC. Regulations: New York State DEC.
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