Bill the Susquehanna river is loaded with smallmouth bass, which does run right through Oneonta. Oneonta area has plenty of bass fishing. If you own a boat you can launch behind Knotts Motel off of RT 28 which is about 15 minutes north of Oneonta. You'll be above the hydro dam on the river. The lake is called Goodyear Lake and is loaded with both smallmouth and largemouth along with walleye. The hottest spot in town if you ask me.