🐟 What fish can you catch in East Herkimer?

Most commonly caught species around East Herkimer , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,588 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,032 reported catches Chain pickerel - 922 reported catches Brown trout - 831 reported catches Walleye - 590 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest East Herkimer fishing reports?

The latest East Herkimer , NY fishing reports are: @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Walleye at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River . @knapps reported a nice Northern pike . .

Fishing in East Herkimer, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East Herkimer, New York?

Anglers in East Herkimer , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River , Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) , West Canada Creek , West Canada Creek , Erie Canal (Plantation Island) .

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

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Top fish species in East Herkimer

Latest East Herkimer fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Walleye

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Mohawk River

length · weight

Northern pike

24 in · 3 lb

Walleye

Mohawk River

length · weight

Common mudpuppy

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

5 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

12 in · 2 lb

Walleye

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in East Herkimer

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"

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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°01′53.8″N 74°57′49″W

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FAQ about East Herkimer fishing

Anglers in East Herkimer, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Mohawk River, Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica), West Canada Creek, West Canada Creek, and Erie Canal (Plantation Island).

Most commonly caught species around East Herkimer, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,588 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,032 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 922 reported catches
Brown trout - 831 reported catches
Walleye - 590 reported catches

The latest East Herkimer, NY fishing reports are:

@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Walleye at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@ethanr5625 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Mohawk River.
@knapps reported a nice Northern pike.

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