🐟 What fish can you catch in Altamont?

Most commonly caught species around Altamont , NY : Largemouth bass - 15,016 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,442 reported catches Bluegill - 1,727 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,532 reported catches Walleye - 1,517 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Altamont fishing reports?

The latest Altamont , NY fishing reports are: @Kcollins12 reported a nice Northern pike at Collins Lake . @baileykufel reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Peebles Island State Park . @Kayakingjoer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Crescent Bridge . @bradyarmlin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Schoharie Creek . @lombardo.mike reported a nice Bluegill at Little's Lake . .

Fishing in Altamont, NY

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

Anglers in Altamont , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River , Rensselaer Lake , Thompsons Lake , Mariaville Lake , Collins Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Altamont

Latest Altamont fishing reports

Northern pike

Collins Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Peebles Island State Park

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Yellow bullhead

Crescent Bridge

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Schoharie Creek

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Bluegill

Little's Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Indian Pond

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Northern pike

Basic Creek Reservoir

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White sucker

Lisha Kill

length · weight

White sucker

Lisha Kill

20 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Chain pickerel

Saratoga Lake

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Fishing regulations in Altamont

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 Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°42′20.2″N 74°02′2.4″W

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FAQ about Altamont fishing

Anglers in Altamont, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River, Rensselaer Lake, Thompsons Lake, Mariaville Lake, and Collins Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Altamont, NY:

Largemouth bass - 15,016 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,442 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,727 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,532 reported catches
Walleye - 1,517 reported catches

The latest Altamont, NY fishing reports are:

@Kcollins12 reported a nice Northern pike at Collins Lake.
@baileykufel reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Peebles Island State Park.
@Kayakingjoer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Crescent Bridge.
@bradyarmlin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Schoharie Creek.
@lombardo.mike reported a nice Bluegill at Little's Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Altamont, 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: