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Fishing in Chestertown, NY

New York, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Chestertown spots deliver

Top fish species in Chestertown

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Hudson River

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Chain pickerel

Mullen Park Pond

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Chain pickerel

Mullen Park Pond

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White perch

Hudson River

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Striped bass

Hudson River

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Striped bass

Hudson River

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Yellow bullhead

Wood Creek

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Yellow bullhead

Wood Creek

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About Chestertown fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Chestertown, New York. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 6,256 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,195 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 1,293 catches for Rock bass.

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Fishing regulations in Chestertown

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 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

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Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°38′46″N 73°47′40.2″W
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FAQ about Chestertown fishing

Anglers in Chestertown, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Lake George, Hudson River, Schroon Lake, and Brant Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Chestertown, NY:
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