🐟 What fish can you catch in Albany?

Most commonly caught species around Albany , NY : Largemouth bass - 14,085 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,428 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,383 reported catches Bluegill - 1,378 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,216 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Albany fishing reports?

The latest Albany , NY fishing reports are: @chris.catchez.fish reported a nice Common carp at Duck Pond . @lombardo.mike reported a nice Bluegill at Ann Lee Pond . @johngerardi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saratoga Lake . @sean.crady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sleepy Hollow Lake . @Honey_bee reported a nice Bluegill at Nassau Lake . .

Fishing in Albany, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Albany, New York?

Anglers in Albany , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Peebles Island State Park , Rensselaer Lake , Thompsons Lake , Troy Reservoir , Hampton Manor Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Albany?

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Top fish species in Albany

Latest Albany fishing reports

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Common carp

Duck Pond

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Bluegill

Ann Lee Pond

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Largemouth bass

Saratoga Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sleepy Hollow Lake

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Bluegill

Nassau Lake

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Bluegill

Nassau Lake

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Bluegill

Nassau Lake

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Bluegill

Nassau Lake

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Largemouth bass

Nassau Lake

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Bluegill

Nassau Lake

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Fishing regulations in Albany

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Albany fishing

Anglers in Albany, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Peebles Island State Park, Rensselaer Lake, Thompsons Lake, Troy Reservoir, and Hampton Manor Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Albany, NY:

Largemouth bass - 14,085 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,428 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,383 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,378 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,216 reported catches

The latest Albany, NY fishing reports are:

@chris.catchez.fish reported a nice Common carp at Duck Pond.
@lombardo.mike reported a nice Bluegill at Ann Lee Pond.
@johngerardi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saratoga Lake.
@sean.crady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sleepy Hollow Lake.
@Honey_bee reported a nice Bluegill at Nassau Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Albany, NY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: