Sports and Outdoors—Sportsman

Nature-walk, mountain bike, geo-cache or picnic on the 7-mile Chenango Canal Towpath Trail from Hamilton to north of Bouckville, where the canal creates a waterfall into Oriskany Creek. The Chenango Canal is a year-round designated trout fishing stream, using artificial lures only and a National Recreation Trail. Brown and Brook Trout are stocked by Madison Central School and Trout Unlimited with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Sight blue heron, red-tail hawks, beavers, muskrats, ducks, geese and song birds in their natural habitat. The Canal Cottage Museum, open 10-5 everyday on State Route 20, displays historic reprints of local businesses and the canal. Contact 315-893-7910 or towpath@twcny.rr.com for a historic tour. Entrances for the trail are at Montgomery and Eaton Streets, Hamilton; Woodman Road, north of Hamilton off of County Route 46 in the Town of Eaton (near Route 12B)and the intersection of Routes 46 and Canal Road. Two stairways are accessible on Canal Road near the Bouckville Mill and across from the Bouckville Antique Center located on State Route 20. The northern entrance is on both corners of Elm Street and Canal Road, north of Bouckville. The Towpath Trail is maintained by volunteers with the Chenango Canal Association, the Town of Madison and Village of Hamilton.

Oneida Lake is a remnant of Lake Iroquois, a huge body of water that formed nearly 12,000 years ago when, as the ice age ended, a glacier dammed the St. Lawrence River flooding much of Central New York. Excellent fishing, sailing, boating, ice fishing and snowmobiling can be found in or around the lake. Public and private boat launches, marinas and dockage, boat rentals, gas, bait, tackle, fishing derbies, ice fishing shanty rentals and guides available. Connects to the cities of Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Oswego and points beyond via the NYS Canal System.

13,000 acres of state forest with 130 miles of horseback, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails. The assembly area on Moscow Road has facilities for 150 horses, a pavilion, picnic area, camping facilities and more. Perfect location for whitetail deer and turkey hunting.

1,145 acres and a maximum depth of 45 feet. Fish species include black crappie, largemouth bass, rock bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and bluegill. Boat access can be obtained via the village’s Lakeside Park. A permit is required to launch from that park. For more information please call (315)-655-3041

Helen L. McNitt State Park was established in 1999 as a gift of 133 acres of land, including about 1300 feet of shoreline. In 2008 a parking lot was established along with a site to launch canoes, kayaks and small portable rowboats.

568 acres and maximum depth of 50 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, small mouth bass, yellow perch, white sucker, chain pickerel, rock bass and sunfish.

Bait and Tackle shop with live bait- Minnows and Worms

27 acres and maximum depth of 33 feet.

137 Acre private lake with a maximum depth of 28 feet. Fish present include chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, rock bass, northern pike, brown bullhead and common carp.

247 acres and maximum depth of 52 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, small mouth bass, rainbow trout, chain pickerel, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, rock bass, pumpkinseed, black crappie, brown bullhead and white sucker.

134 acres and maximum depth of 62 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, bluegill, yellow perch and white sucker.

100 acres and maximum depth of 50 feet.

95 acres and maximum depth of 70 feet.

316 acres and maximum depth of 42 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, norther pike, walleye, pumpkinseed, bluegill, yellow perch and white sucker.

The Muller Hill State Forest is located in the town of Georgetown, this 3,090-acre forest includes diverse terrains and habitats. In the forest is the historical site of the home of Louis A. Muller, a French noblemen who settled here in 1808 when he ostensibly fled the wrath of Napoleon. Not much remains of the home.

Over 7.5 miles of forest access roads provide seasonal access for motor vehicles and are used by snowmobilers and cross country skiers in winter. A section of the Link Trail passes through the western part of the forest. The forest cover types on Muller Hill State Forest include pure northern hardwoods (beech, birch, maple, oak, cherry, ash, and basswood), and mixtures of northern hardwoods with several species of conifers. The conifers include red pine, Norway spruce and hemlock. There are excellent opportunities for hunters seeking upland game species. Large areas of seedling-saplings are present, contributing to habitat preferred by ruffed grouse.

37 acres with a maximum depth of 40 feet. This private pond with no public access has largemouth bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel and comm carp.

92 acres and maximum depth of 45 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye rainbow trout, black crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkin seed, white sucker and brown bullhead.

237 acres and maximum depth of 45 feet. Fish species include largemouth bass, small mouth bass, chain pickerel, tiger muskellunge, black crappie and bluegill.

43 acres and maximum depth of 75 feet.

The 44 acre Stoney Pond was constructed in the late 1950’s to provide wildlife habitat. Populated with largemouth bass and panfish, it is home to blue herons, Canada geese, mallard ducks and other waterfowl. A parking area and boat launching ramp is located on the pond. No gas powered motors are permitted. A day use area is located adjacent to the ramp.

Welcome to Stoney Pond State Forest. The 1,469 acres offers visitors an opportunity to view a range of different flora and fauna. The State Forest is a blend hard and soft woods. The 13 mile-long Stoney Pond Nordic Ski Trail is an important part of multiple use management of the forest. The trails wind through both natural forests and plantations and around Stoney Pond. Most trails are designed for skiers with a beginner or intermediate skill level.

The state manages this 3600 acre area that provides habitat to a variety of wildlife species including white-tail deer, grouse, upland songbirds, and a green heron rookery. Big and small game hunting, hiking, birding, and cross country skiing. Dugway Forest, a 96 acre county park is surrounded on three sides by Tioughnioga and includes a stretch of the Link Trail.

Captain Ted Dobs specializes in walleye and bass charters on Oneida Lake. With years of experience fishing this walleye hot spot, captain Dobs will help you find the best spots on the lake to fish for whatever game fish you are looking for. Captain Dobs will take care of all the details to make your visit to New York State’s largest inland lake a memorable one.