🐟 What fish can you catch in Black River?

Most commonly caught species around Black River , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,783 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,462 reported catches Northern pike - 1,807 reported catches Yellow perch - 843 reported catches Chain pickerel - 831 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Black River fishing reports?

The latest Black River , NY fishing reports are: @MikhaelFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Black River . @MikhaelFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Black River . @Akasha108 reported a nice Channel catfish at Mud Bay . @christopherwebb9063 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Black River . @jaybandz3826 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River . .

Fishing in Black River, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Black River, New York?

Anglers in Black River , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River , Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) , Indian River , Felts Mills Creek , Perch River .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Black River

Latest Black River fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Black River

13 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Black River

18 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Mud Bay

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Largemouth bass

Black River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Oswegatchie River

10 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Black River (Court Street Bridge)

14 in · 1 lb 4 oz

White perch

Black River Bay

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Black River

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 May 7th, 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"

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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

44°00′32″N 75°47′47.8″W

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FAQ about Black River fishing

Anglers in Black River, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River, Saint James Lake (Remington Pond), Indian River, Felts Mills Creek, and Perch River.

Most commonly caught species around Black River, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,783 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,462 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,807 reported catches
Yellow perch - 843 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 831 reported catches

The latest Black River, NY fishing reports are:

@MikhaelFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Black River.
@MikhaelFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Black River.
@Akasha108 reported a nice Channel catfish at Mud Bay.
@christopherwebb9063 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Black River.
@jaybandz3826 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Black River, NY was a 13 ft / 500 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @adamgilligan at Henderson Bay on August 26, 2020.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Black River, NY was a 10 ft / 6.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shortystrong at Black River on June 17, 2015.

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Black River, NY was a 4 ft / 3.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryan.cheramie at Indian Lake on May 22, 2020.