🐟 What fish can you catch in Canandaigua?

Most commonly caught species around Canandaigua , NY : Largemouth bass - 12,523 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,920 reported catches Brown trout - 1,885 reported catches Bluegill - 1,733 reported catches Rock bass - 1,324 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Canandaigua fishing reports?

The latest Canandaigua , NY fishing reports are: @Akarinnnn reported a nice Rock bass at Irondequoit Bay . @Jefe585 reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Fairport) . @Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Roseland Wake Park Pond . @Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Roseland Water Park . @Vonbandz reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Canandaigua, NY

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

Anglers in Canandaigua , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Honeoye Lake , Irondequoit Creek , Canandaigua Lake , Canandaguia Outlet , Canadice Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Canandaigua

Latest Canandaigua fishing reports

Rock bass

Irondequoit Bay

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Walleye

Erie Canal (Fairport)

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Chain pickerel

Roseland Wake Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Roseland Water Park

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Conesus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Conesus Creek

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Bluegill

Conesus Lake

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Largemouth bass

North Ponds Park

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Largemouth bass

King's Bend Park

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Fishing regulations in Canandaigua

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 12th, 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

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Closed

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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

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42°51′38.5″N 77°19′5.9″W

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FAQ about Canandaigua fishing

Anglers in Canandaigua, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Honeoye Lake, Irondequoit Creek, Canandaigua Lake, Canandaguia Outlet, and Canadice Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Canandaigua, NY:

Largemouth bass - 12,523 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,920 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,885 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,733 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,324 reported catches

The latest Canandaigua, NY fishing reports are:

@Akarinnnn reported a nice Rock bass at Irondequoit Bay.
@Jefe585 reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Fairport).
@Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Roseland Wake Park Pond.
@Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Roseland Water Park.
@Vonbandz reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Canandaigua, 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 Canandaigua, NY was a 13 ft / 5.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @RobDowney at Irondequoit Bay on May 5, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Canandaigua, NY was a 8 ft / 96 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryangibbs9672 at Keuka Lake on May 30, 2021.

The biggest Brown trout (by length) reported in Canandaigua, NY was a 4 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cburkhart539 at Mill Creek on November 22, 2017.