🐟 What fish can you catch in Bethlehem?

Most commonly caught species around Bethlehem , NY : Largemouth bass - 12,611 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,113 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,414 reported catches Bluegill - 1,314 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,072 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bethlehem fishing reports?

The latest Bethlehem , NY fishing reports are: @jtkordziel reported a nice Chain pickerel . @benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond . @CodeMan27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richmond Pond . @benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Basic Creek Reservoir . @benblake1044 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Basic Creek Reservoir . .

Fishing in Bethlehem, NY

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

Anglers in Bethlehem , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Basic Creek Reservoir , Rensselaer Lake , Thompsons Lake , Troy Reservoir , Hampton Manor Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Bethlehem

Latest Bethlehem fishing reports

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Chain pickerel

28 in · 6 lb

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3 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Indian Pond

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Largemouth bass

Richmond Pond

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3 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Basic Creek Reservoir

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3 hours ago

Chain pickerel

Basic Creek Reservoir

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Black bullhead

Vlaie Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Lock 7

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Black crappie

Lock 7

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Common carp

Sugarloaf Pond

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Northern pike

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Fishing regulations in Bethlehem

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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 May 4, 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 Bethlehem fishing

Anglers in Bethlehem, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Basic Creek Reservoir, Rensselaer Lake, Thompsons Lake, Troy Reservoir, and Hampton Manor Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Bethlehem, NY:

Largemouth bass - 12,611 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,113 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,414 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,314 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,072 reported catches

The latest Bethlehem, NY fishing reports are:

@jtkordziel reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond.
@CodeMan27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richmond Pond.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Basic Creek Reservoir.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Basic Creek Reservoir.

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