Panfish Lakes in New York
Found in 1 New York lakes · 1,148 in Wisconsin
Panfish like Panfish are the workhorses of New York recreational fishing — abundant, accessible, present in 1,149 surveyed lakes. Panfish is widely distributed: 1,148 lakes in Wisconsin and 1 in New York. That breadth means anglers across most of the coverage area can find a documented Panfish lake within a reasonable drive.
Panfish species like Panfish tolerate a wide range of water quality, so their presence in a lake says less about the lake than the absence of a game-fish would. Cross-reference the Panfish lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Panfish documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Best Panfish Lakes in New York
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chautauqua Lake | Chautauqua | C | 6.7 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many New York lakes have panfish?
Panfish are found in 1 lakes in New York. The average water quality grade of these lakes is C (Fair).
What are the best panfish lakes in New York?
The best panfish lakes in New York by water quality are Chautauqua Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.