Waterbody · New York
Horseshoe Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Horseshoe Lake fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 28 current rules from DEC. Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch.
Rules (28)
DEC regulates 28 rules across 6 species at this water.
Yellow Perch
All Fresh Waters
- Daily bag
- 50
Canadarago LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
All year
Canadarago Lake (Otsego County)
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
Goodyear LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
All year
Goodyear Lake (Otsego County)
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
Great Lakes & TributariesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50 fish
All year Yellow Perch All year None 50
Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, And Their TributariesOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 50
except Yellow Perch may be taken in any number in Jefferson County, except Sandy Pond
Sandy Pond
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
Walleye
Horseshoe Lake (St. Lawrence County)
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Horseshoe LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Mar 15
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
Largemouth Bass
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Smallmouth Bass
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
Chain Pickerel
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
All Species
Horseshoe LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Ice fishing permitted
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Horseshoe Lake?
DEC regulates fishing on Horseshoe Lake.
What species can I target on Horseshoe Lake?
Horseshoe Lake is best known for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DEC on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .