🐟 What fish can you catch in Auburn?

Most commonly caught species around Auburn , NY : Largemouth bass - 9,952 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,648 reported catches Rock bass - 1,592 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,229 reported catches Common carp - 979 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Auburn fishing reports?

The latest Auburn , NY fishing reports are: @big-ike reported a nice Bluegill at Erie Canal (Newark) . @big-ike reported a nice Black crappie at Erie Canal (Newark) . @everettborowski reported a nice Chain pickerel at Enlarged Erie Canal . @clarkindelicato reported a nice Green sunfish at Hoopes Park . @Erl7153 reported a nice Brown trout . .

Fishing in Auburn, NY

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

Anglers in Auburn , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Seneca River , Skaneateles Lake , Owasco Lake , Nine Mile Creek .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Auburn

Latest Auburn fishing reports

Bluegill

Erie Canal (Newark)

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Black crappie

Erie Canal (Newark)

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Chain pickerel

Enlarged Erie Canal

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Green sunfish

Hoopes Park

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Brown trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Oswego River

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Largemouth bass

Cayuga Lake

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Freshwater drum

Seneca River

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Largemouth bass

Seneca River

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Auburn

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 23rd, 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°56′1.7″N 76°34′6.2″W

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FAQ about Auburn fishing

Anglers in Auburn, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Seneca River, Skaneateles Lake, Owasco Lake, and Nine Mile Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Auburn, NY:

Largemouth bass - 9,952 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,648 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,592 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,229 reported catches
Common carp - 979 reported catches

The latest Auburn, NY fishing reports are:

@big-ike reported a nice Bluegill at Erie Canal (Newark).
@big-ike reported a nice Black crappie at Erie Canal (Newark).
@everettborowski reported a nice Chain pickerel at Enlarged Erie Canal.
@clarkindelicato reported a nice Green sunfish at Hoopes Park.
@Erl7153 reported a nice Brown trout.

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