🐟 What fish can you catch in Cortland?

Most commonly caught species around Cortland , NY : Largemouth bass - 4,244 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,735 reported catches Brown trout - 1,017 reported catches Rock bass - 837 reported catches Yellow perch - 781 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cortland fishing reports?

The latest Cortland , NY fishing reports are: @clarkindelicato reported a nice Green sunfish at Hoopes Park . @Erl7153 reported a nice Brown trout . @joshuaedwards4567 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cayuga Lake . @NY2FL reported a nice Largemouth bass . @robertcarnahan reported a nice Brook trout . .

Fishing in Cortland, NY

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

Anglers in Cortland , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Skaneateles Lake , Otselic River , Fall Creek , Dryden Lake , Skaneateles Creek .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Cortland

Latest Cortland fishing reports

Green sunfish

Hoopes Park

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cayuga Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Brook trout

12 in · 1 lb

White crappie

Lakeland park

6 in · 3 oz

White crappie

Lakeland park

6 in · 3 oz

Pumpkinseed

Cazenovia Lake Canal

5 in · 3 oz

Pumpkinseed

Cazenovia Lake Canal

5 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Lakeland park

6 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Cortland

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 23rd, 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°36′1.4″N 76°10′42.2″W

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FAQ about Cortland fishing

Anglers in Cortland, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Skaneateles Lake, Otselic River, Fall Creek, Dryden Lake, and Skaneateles Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Cortland, NY:

Largemouth bass - 4,244 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,735 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,017 reported catches
Rock bass - 837 reported catches
Yellow perch - 781 reported catches

The latest Cortland, NY fishing reports are:

@clarkindelicato reported a nice Green sunfish at Hoopes Park.
@Erl7153 reported a nice Brown trout.
@joshuaedwards4567 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cayuga Lake.
@NY2FL reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@robertcarnahan reported a nice Brook trout.

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