🐟 What fish can you catch in Copake Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Copake Lake , NY : Largemouth bass - 6,614 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,696 reported catches Bluegill - 1,074 reported catches Chain pickerel - 975 reported catches Channel catfish - 673 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Copake Lake fishing reports?

The latest Copake Lake , NY fishing reports are: @noah-slaughter reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wappingers Creek . @isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @Noah_Woodman reported a nice Brown trout at West Branch Reservoir . .

Fishing in Copake Lake, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Copake Lake, New York?

Anglers in Copake Lake , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Housatonic River , Wappingers Creek , Hudson River , Copake Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Copake Lake

Latest Copake Lake fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Wappingers Creek

24 in · 4 lb

Striped bass

Hudson River

length · weight

Bluegill

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Brown trout

West Branch Reservoir

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Esopus Creek

16 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Wappingers Creek

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Hall Meadow Brook

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Common rudd

Hudson River

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Largemouth bass

Esopus Lake

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Fishing regulations in Copake Lake

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

42°08′29.8″N 73°35′25.1″W

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FAQ about Copake Lake fishing

Anglers in Copake Lake, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Housatonic River, Wappingers Creek, Hudson River, and Copake Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Copake Lake, NY:

Largemouth bass - 6,614 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,696 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,074 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 975 reported catches
Channel catfish - 673 reported catches

The latest Copake Lake, NY fishing reports are:

@noah-slaughter reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wappingers Creek.
@isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@Noah_Woodman reported a nice Brown trout at West Branch Reservoir.

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