New York has over 7,000 lakes and ponds, with nearly 70,000 miles of fishable streams, rivers and coastline. It is home to four of the Bassmaster’s top 50 best bass lakes. New York State offers world-class coldwater and warm water sportfishing and is home to 165 game fish species including salmon, trout, bass, muskellunge, northern pike, catfish and walleye. Top New York fisheries include Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and Delware River.