Chenango Lake

Overview

Chenango Lake in Chenango County, New York is a modest inland lake of about 0.56 square kilometers (roughly 138 acres) with about 3.4 km of shoreline. It is a separately named water from the smaller Chenango Lake in Broome County. The public map pin is the named-water centroid; the shoreline outline comes from USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) when shown.

Fishing

Recent New York DEC stocking records show repeated Rainbow Trout plants of yearling-size fish (about 8 inches). In 2026 the lake received about 5,300 Rainbow Trout around mid-March, plus about 3,120 each around mid-April and mid-May. Treat stocking dates as approximate calendar windows from state reports. Always check current New York freshwater fishing regulations before you go.

Species

Documented recent stockings are Rainbow Trout. No separate natural-species survey list is attached on this page yet; watershed-range notes (when present) are not a lake census.

Techniques

After trout plants, anglers often work shallow to mid-depth edges with light spinning gear, small spoons, spinners, or bait presentations suited to stocked rainbows. Adjust depth and retrieve as water warms through spring. Local conditions and pressure change day to day.

Seasons

Spring stocking windows make early- to mid-spring a primary trout period on this water. Summer fishing depends on depth, shade, and oxygen; winter ice fishing may be possible when ice is safely thick—always verify ice conditions yourself.

Regulations

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) freshwater fishing regulations apply. See https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations for seasons, limits, and special rules. This page does not replace the official regulation guide.

Licensing

A valid New York fishing license is required for most anglers. Confirm license type, age rules, and any stamps or privileges on the DEC site before fishing.

Access

Confirm public access, parking, and launch rules on site before arriving. Private shoreline and posted land are common around small New York lakes—respect property boundaries.

Ice fishing

Central New York winters can support ice fishing when ice is thick enough. Thickness varies by bay and weather—test ice carefully and follow local safety guidance.

Water facts

State: NY. County: Chenango (not Broome). Approximate area: 0.56 km2. Approximate shoreline: 3.4 km. Coordinates (centroid): 42.5827, -75.4413. GNIS feature id: 946486. Source waterbody id: chenango-lake-ny-f758bff1.

Safety & advisories

Wear a PFD on the water, watch for sudden weather changes, and never assume ice is safe. Cell coverage can be spotty in rural Chenango County.

Nearby waters

• Wharton Creek · 10.2 km (NY)
• Allen Pond · 11.3 km (NY)
• Sangerfield River · 17.1 km (NY)
• Guilford Lake · 19.5 km (NY)
• Stony Creek · 20.4 km (NY)
• Payne Brook · 25 km (NY)

More in Chenango

• Genegantslet Creek (NY)
• Oquaga Creek (NY)
• Sangerfield River (NY)
• Guilford Lake (NY)