🐟 What fish can you catch in Ames?

Most commonly caught species around Ames , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,293 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,049 reported catches Walleye - 929 reported catches Chain pickerel - 656 reported catches Yellow perch - 538 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ames fishing reports?

The latest Ames , NY fishing reports are: @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Walleye at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @knapps reported a nice Northern pike . .

Fishing in Ames, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ames, New York?

Anglers in Ames , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River , Cobleskill Reservoir , Cayadutta Creek , Erie Canal (Indian Castle) , Firemans Pond .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Ames

Latest Ames fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Walleye

Mohawk River

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Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Northern pike

24 in · 3 lb

Common carp

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Walleye

Mohawk River

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Smallmouth bass

Schoharie Creek

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Yellow perch

Erie Canal (Indian Castle)

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Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

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Fishing regulations in Ames

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

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12"

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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°50′14.3″N 74°36′5.4″W

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FAQ about Ames fishing

Anglers in Ames, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River, Cobleskill Reservoir, Cayadutta Creek, Erie Canal (Indian Castle), and Firemans Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Ames, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,293 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,049 reported catches
Walleye - 929 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 656 reported catches
Yellow perch - 538 reported catches

The latest Ames, NY fishing reports are:

@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Walleye at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@knapps reported a nice Northern pike.

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