You don’t have to leave New York for a world-class winter activity.
New Yorkers looking to go ice fishing don’t have to leave the state to find one of the very best lakes in America.
Fishing Booker just named the 10 Best Ice Fishing Destinations in the US for 2026. A lake in upstate New York ranked second!
This Lake in Upstate New York Offers Amazing Ice Fishing Opportunities
Brainerd in Minnesota was named the top spot in the nation for ice fishing, according to Fishing Booker. If you don’t want to travel to Minnesota, you can check out Oneida Lake in the “heart of New York State.”…