🐟 What fish can you catch in Dunkirk?

Most commonly caught species around Dunkirk , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,403 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,388 reported catches Steelhead - 1,435 reported catches Walleye - 1,237 reported catches Yellow perch - 698 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dunkirk fishing reports?

The latest Dunkirk , NY fishing reports are: @sam-radke reported a nice Golden redhorse at Big Sister Creek . @sam-radke reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Big Sister Creek . @Fishman0012 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nike Base Pond . @Fishman0012 reported a nice Black crappie at Nike Base Pond . @sam-radke reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Big Sister Creek . .

Fishing in Dunkirk, NY

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

Anglers in Dunkirk , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) , Lake Erie (CAN) , Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY) , Cattaraugus Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Dunkirk

Latest Dunkirk fishing reports

Golden redhorse

Big Sister Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Big Sister Creek

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Largemouth bass

Nike Base Pond

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Black crappie

Nike Base Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Big Sister Creek

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Steelhead

Big Sister Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY)

length · weight

Bluegill

Nike Base Pond

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Bluegill

Nike Base Pond

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Largemouth bass

Nike Base Pond

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Fishing regulations in Dunkirk

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 22nd, 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

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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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°28′49.1″N 79°19′56.3″W

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FAQ about Dunkirk fishing

Anglers in Dunkirk, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Erie County, NY), Lake Erie (CAN), Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY), and Cattaraugus Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Dunkirk, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,403 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,388 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,435 reported catches
Walleye - 1,237 reported catches
Yellow perch - 698 reported catches

The latest Dunkirk, NY fishing reports are:

@sam-radke reported a nice Golden redhorse at Big Sister Creek.
@sam-radke reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Big Sister Creek.
@Fishman0012 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nike Base Pond.
@Fishman0012 reported a nice Black crappie at Nike Base Pond.
@sam-radke reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Big Sister Creek.

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