🐟 What fish can you catch in Canton?

Most commonly caught species around Canton , NY : Smallmouth bass - 1,804 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,433 reported catches Northern pike - 802 reported catches Walleye - 311 reported catches Yellow perch - 287 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Canton fishing reports?

The latest Canton , NY fishing reports are: @tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River . @tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River . @tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River . @tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River . @phishANDfish reported a nice Walleye at Sucker Brook . .

Fishing in Canton, NY

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

Anglers in Canton , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Lawrence River , Raquette River , Oswegatchie River , Grass River , Grasse River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Canton , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Canton?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Canton , NY was a 4 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @TheOneMike at Saint Lawrence River on May 19, 2018 .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Canton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Canton , NY was a 10 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ReelFun60 at Black Lake on September 24, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Northern pike caught in Canton?

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Canton , NY was a 5 ft / 42 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @evaikness at Black Lake on May 5, 2017 .

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Top fish species in Canton

Latest Canton fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Oswegatchie River

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Smallmouth bass

Oswegatchie River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Oswegatchie River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Oswegatchie River

length · weight

Walleye

Sucker Brook

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fish Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Canton

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 Smallmouth bass as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

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

Micropterus dolomieui

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44°34′48.7″N 75°11′52.1″W

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FAQ about Canton fishing

Anglers in Canton, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Lawrence River, Raquette River, Oswegatchie River, Grass River, and Grasse River.

Most commonly caught species around Canton, NY:

Smallmouth bass - 1,804 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,433 reported catches
Northern pike - 802 reported catches
Walleye - 311 reported catches
Yellow perch - 287 reported catches

The latest Canton, NY fishing reports are:

@tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River.
@tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River.
@tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River.
@tyronedropshottippett reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswegatchie River.
@phishANDfish reported a nice Walleye at Sucker Brook.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Canton, 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 Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Canton, NY was a 4 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @TheOneMike at Saint Lawrence River on May 19, 2018.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Canton, NY was a 10 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ReelFun60 at Black Lake on September 24, 2016.

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Canton, NY was a 5 ft / 42 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @evaikness at Black Lake on May 5, 2017.