Fishing

Our 240 lakes and ponds, nine major rivers and miles of brooks and streams provide a multitude of fishing opportunities. A variety of trout along with salmon, bass, northern pike, walleye, panfish and splake, combined with breathtaking scenery, make us the number one fishing destination in the eastern United States.

12,000 years ago, at the time of the last Adirondack glacial retreat, extremely cold tolerant fish species began feeding and thriving at the edge of the receding glaciers. The Windfall Brook Trout strain developed as a result of unique environmental conditions found solely in Franklin County.

 

Over the centuries, the wild Windfall Brook Trout has evolved to become every serious angling enthusiast's prize catch. Since the turn of the century, the Windfall Brook Trout has been coveted for its tenacious fighting ability, brilliant color and large sizes, some reaching over three pounds and approximately twenty inches in length.

Planning Your Fishing Trip

Fishing Packages: Click here for complete fishing packages including guides, lodging and meals.

FREE Fishing E-Brochure

Adirondack Fishing Brochure

 

Click here to download your FREE Adirondack Fishing guide with information on the species you can catch and maps showing where to find them.

Fishing Preserves

Cold Brook Farm - 518-891-3585

Fisherman's Paradise - 518-497-6711

Hinchinbrooke Fish Hatchery - 518-497-6505

Restful Ponds - 518-425-3361

Smooth Flow Ponds - 518-483-7561

Springbrook Farm - 518-425-6879