🐟 What fish can you catch in Cleveland?

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland , NY : Largemouth bass - 8,073 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,301 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,554 reported catches Chinook salmon - 1,466 reported catches Walleye - 1,458 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cleveland fishing reports?

The latest Cleveland , NY fishing reports are: @mitchg323 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswego River . @owen_crawford reported a nice Black crappie at Radisson Community Lake . @Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Salmon River . @Malelis5332 reported a nice Brown trout at Limestone Creek . .

Fishing in Cleveland, NY

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

Anglers in Cleveland , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oneida Lake , Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) , Oneida River , Enlarged Erie Canal , Limestone Creek .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Cleveland

Latest Cleveland fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Oswego River

17 in · 5 lb

Enlarged Erie Canal

length · weight

Black crappie

Radisson Community Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Little Salmon River

length · weight

Brown trout

Limestone Creek

length · weight

Limestone Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Oneida River

18 in · 3 lb

Common carp

Oswego River

length · weight

Brook trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Enlarged Erie Canal (Newport - Camillus - Amboy)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Cleveland

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

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

43°14′23.3″N 75°53′4.6″W

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FAQ about Cleveland fishing

Anglers in Cleveland, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oneida Lake, Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica), Oneida River, Enlarged Erie Canal, and Limestone Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland, NY:

Largemouth bass - 8,073 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,301 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,554 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 1,466 reported catches
Walleye - 1,458 reported catches

The latest Cleveland, NY fishing reports are:

@mitchg323 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswego River.
@owen_crawford reported a nice Black crappie at Radisson Community Lake.
@Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Salmon River.
@Malelis5332 reported a nice Brown trout at Limestone Creek.

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