Fishing near Albany, NY

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Albany. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Hudson River
Striped bass.
NY66 miriver
Quabbin Reservoir
Trout and salmon (permit).
MA73 mireservoir
Connecticut River (NH)NH74 miriver
Connecticut River (VT)VT74 miriver
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT86 milake
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT89 miriver
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ128 milake
Lake Champlain
Landlocked salmon and bass.
VT131 milake

All waters in NY

NY license & regulations

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

  • Resident annual: $25.00
  • Non-resident annual: $50.00
  • Source: New York State DEC — 2026 fishing license fees (dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html). (2026)

Full NY regulations →

Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.