🐟 What fish can you catch in Amherst?

Most commonly caught species around Amherst , NY : Largemouth bass - 11,151 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,020 reported catches Bluegill - 2,245 reported catches Rock bass - 2,027 reported catches Steelhead - 1,816 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Amherst fishing reports?

The latest Amherst , NY fishing reports are: @Rich716 reported a nice Brown trout at Lake Ontario near Niagara County . @dan.austin reported a nice Steelhead . @tyler.muehlbauer reported a nice Chinook salmon at Lake Ontario near Niagara County . @dan.austin reported a nice Brown trout . @dan.austin reported a nice Brown trout . .

Fishing in Amherst, NY

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

Anglers in Amherst , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) , Niagara River , Lake Erie (CAN) , Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel) .

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

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Top fish species in Amherst

Latest Amherst fishing reports

Brown trout

Lake Ontario near Niagara County

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Chinook salmon

Lake Ontario near Niagara County

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Steelhead

Burt Dam

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Burt Dam

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Brown trout

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Fishing regulations in Amherst

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.

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FAQ about Amherst fishing

Anglers in Amherst, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Erie County, NY), Niagara River, Lake Erie (CAN), and Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel).

Most commonly caught species around Amherst, NY:

Largemouth bass - 11,151 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,020 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,245 reported catches
Rock bass - 2,027 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,816 reported catches

The latest Amherst, NY fishing reports are:

@Rich716 reported a nice Brown trout at Lake Ontario near Niagara County.
@dan.austin reported a nice Steelhead.
@tyler.muehlbauer reported a nice Chinook salmon at Lake Ontario near Niagara County.
@dan.austin reported a nice Brown trout.
@dan.austin reported a nice Brown trout.

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