Cayuga Lake (NY)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Cayuga Lake?

Cayuga lake is the second largest of the glacial finger lakes in central New York. Carved from glaciers over 100,000 years ago, the lake is filled with steep walls and sharp drop offs with a maximum depth of 435 ft. It extends north from Ithaca, through Tompkins, Cayuga, and Seneca counties. The very northern portion of the lake is shallow and filled with vegetation while the rest of the lake has colder/deeper water, making it a perfect habitat to support numbers of Lake Trout and Salmon. Many of its tributaries also provide a great habitat for rainbow trout. Keying in on structure or grass edges with soft plastics have proven to be successful for Largemouth Bass while rock ledges and points are often where Smallmouth bass can be caught. Max Depth: 435 ft, Average Depth: 180 ft

Q: What is Cayuga Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Cayuga Lake is a 42911.44 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 180ft. and a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Cayuga Lake?

Cayuga Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Catfish, Lake Trout, Trout, Sturgeon, Common Carp, Gar, Drum.

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Cayuga Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

33 Reports on Cayuga Lake

14 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Jacob Stem
Blue Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
May 8th A few buddies and I headed out in our yaks to fish for largemouth bass. Catching quite a few mostly in the grass flats fan casting but some were caught by the dock pilings as well. They were... Read More
Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY
P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
Out of Stock
Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1
$269.99
Jacob Stem
Blue Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
May 7th I fished the SlayNation PA vs. NY Kayak Bass Tournament. I fished the northern end of the lake after my practice did not pan out like I had hoped. I ended up throwing a queen tackle tungsten chatterbait... Read More
Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY
Hotbait
Yum Dinger Worm 4" Black Blue Flake / 4"
$3.29
Gamakatsu G-Finesse Hybrid Worm Hook 3/0
$4.99
Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1
$269.99
Pflueger President Spinning Reel 25 / 5.2:1
Out of Stock
Jacob Stem
Blue Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Bladed Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)
May 5th-6th I was pre-fishing for a kayak bass tournament the SlayNation PA VS. NY Civil War event. I caught a few big pickerel and 2 18 inch Largemouth during practice. One was caught on a queen tackle football jig... Read More
Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY
Hotbait
Queen Tackle Tungsten Finesse Peanut Football Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin Green
$4.99
P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards
Out of Stock
P-Line Tactical Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
Out of Stock
Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1
$269.99
Pflueger President Spinning Reel 25 / 5.2:1
Out of Stock

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Top ProductsReported on Cayuga Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Scott Canterbury Flippin Jig 3/8 oz / Canterbury Craw

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs

Scott Canterbury Flippin Jig 3/8 oz / Canterbury Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Grass Jigs

$5.49

Z-Man

Chatterbait Elite 3/8 oz / Bluegill

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$7.99

Best Seller

Yamamoto

Kickin' Zako Green Pumpkin / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$6.49

Baby Z-Too Soft Jerkbait The Deal / 3 1/2"

HotbaitBest Seller

Strike King

Baby Z-Too Soft Jerkbait The Deal / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$3.99

Hotbait

Yum

Dinger Worm 4" Black Blue Flake / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$3.29

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Purple Copper / 5"

HotbaitBest Seller

Yamamoto

5" Senko Worm Green Pumpkin Purple Copper / 5"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$7.49

Tungsten Finesse Peanut Football Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin Green

Hotbait

Queen Tackle

Tungsten Finesse Peanut Football Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin Green

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.99

Hotbait

Strike King

Thunder Cricket 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$13.99

Hotbait

Bill Lewis

Original Rat-L-Trap Red Crawfish / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Lipless Crankbaits

$7.39

Super Stainless Spinnerbait 1/2 oz / Clown

Hotbait

Terminator

Super Stainless Spinnerbait 1/2 oz / Clown

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$6.49

Arbogast Baits

3.5" Jitterbug Black / 3 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$7.29

Scum Frog

Original Scum Frog Green Pumpkin / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Spinnerbaits

$3.99

The Synth Worm Green Pumpkin Neon / 4 3/4"

Hotbait

Riot Baits

The Synth Worm Green Pumpkin Neon / 4 3/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)

$4.89

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

HotbaitBest Seller

Outkast Tackle

Pro Swim Jig Heavy Cover 3/8 oz / Magic Craw

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.29

Strike King

Rage Chunk Trailer Summer Craw / 2 1/2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$5.99

Hotbait

Yamamoto

Daiwa Neko Fat Green Pumpkin / 4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Wacky Rigs

$8.49

Other Top Reported Products

Shimano

Curado DC Casting Reel Left / 8.5:1

3 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$269.99

Pflueger

President Spinning Reel 25 / 5.2:1

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$69.95

P-Line

Tactical Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

2 Fishing Reports

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$22.99

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$26.99

Daiwa

Tatula CT 100 Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$149.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$209.99

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$149.99~~$179.99~~

Daiwa

Rebellion Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium / Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$199.99

Best Seller

Gamakatsu

G-Finesse Hybrid Worm Hook 3/0

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$4.99

Gamakatsu

Superline EWG Hook 3/0 / 5 Pack

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Texas Rigs (Worming)

$4.49

Lew's

Custom Lite Speed Spool SLP Casting Reel Left / 7.5:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$299.99

Seaguar

AbrazX 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Swim Jigs

$36.99

Owner

Sniper Finesse Hook #2

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$3.99

On Sale

Daiwa

Tatula LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.2:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Drop Shot

$159.99~~$199.99~~

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Cayuga Lake

Choose a top technique based upon Cayuga Lake Reports filed by local anglers.

Bladed Jigs 36%

Drop Shot 7%

Grass Jigs 7%

Lipless Crankbaits 7%

Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) 7%

Spinnerbaits 7%

Swim Jigs 7%

Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) 7%

Texas Rigs (Worming) 7%

Wacky Rigs 7%

Cayuga Lake (NY)Fishing Reports

Cayuga Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)

Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Bladed Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Docks)

Jacob recommended this gear for Cayuga Lake, NY

Top ProductsReported on Cayuga Lake for Spring Largemouth Bass

Top Baits Reported

Other Top Reported Products

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Cayuga Lake

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What do you need to know about Cayuga Lake?

What is Cayuga Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Cayuga Lake?