| Lake Oneida is located within the borders of the | | | | filled with large weeded areas and lots of shallows |
| state of New York. This Lake is five miles wide in | | | | for the fish to dwell in. |
| many places and ranges approximately | | | | During the fall the walleye are preparing for the |
| twenty-two miles long. It is known for being the | | | | winter ahead and they will go after baitfish quite |
| largest lake in New Your State covering just over | | | | aggressively from time to time. Therefore, fishing |
| 51,000 acres. It is also known for its great fishing | | | | remains good right up till the ice begins to form. |
| possibilities because out of all the Northeastern | | | | Once winter hits and the ice sets in, it's time for |
| United States, it has more fish per acre than | | | | ice fishing. The best spot for ice fishing is in the |
| anywhere else. Among the different species are | | | | Big Bay area and you will find many anglers here |
| the elusive walleye. This is one of the most | | | | in the winter months. |
| sought after fish in the world. | | | | If you are fishing for trophy walleye, then you |
| The water in Lake Oneida reaches about 55 feet | | | | should do a lot of night fishing and search in areas |
| deep and has many reefs, shoals and rocky bars | | | | that are shallow and where plenty of smaller bait |
| covering the bottom, which is the perfect | | | | fish can be found. If you are fishing during the |
| environment for many species of fish. Many | | | | day remember that the bigger the walleye, the |
| tournaments are held at this lake at different | | | | further away they will be from the structures and |
| times throughout the year that has also helped to | | | | the deeper they will be in the water. |
| make it even more famous. | | | | If you want to get the most from your fishing |
| When and Where to Fish for Walleye on Lake | | | | experience on Lake Oneida you will want to go |
| Oneida | | | | out on a boat. This is the best way to enjoy the |
| Part of the skills needed to be a great angler is to | | | | full benefits this lake has to offer. If you are not |
| know when and where to fish. This is half the | | | | familiar with the area it is important to know that |
| battle and will be part of what determines how | | | | the direction of the wind can change very fast |
| successful you will be each time you go on a | | | | and the speed of the wind can also increase |
| fishing trip. The most active times for the | | | | without warning. This can cause a dangerous |
| walleyes are early spring and the middle of the fall | | | | situation to arise quickly. If you are not an |
| season. The best locations for Oneida Lake | | | | experienced boater you may want to consider |
| walleye fishing would be the Willard Isle, Cleveland | | | | hiring a guide that knows the area and one that is |
| Bar, Frenchman's Island and Big Bay. One reason | | | | familiar with the weather pattern to ensure your |
| these spots are so popular is because they are | | | | safety at all times. |