🐟 What fish can you catch in Franklin?

Most commonly caught species around Franklin , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,320 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,035 reported catches Brown trout - 822 reported catches Bluegill - 352 reported catches Chain pickerel - 344 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Franklin fishing reports?

The latest Franklin , NY fishing reports are: @sal.khan reported a nice Sea trout at West Branch Delaware River . @dietwaffles reported a nice Bluegill at Crumhorn Fishing Pond . @dietwaffles reported a nice Bluegill at Crumhorn Fishing Pond . @dietwaffles reported a nice Chain pickerel at Crumhorn Fishing Pond . .

Fishing in Franklin, NY

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

Anglers in Franklin , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Goodyear Lake , West Branch Delaware River , Wilber Lake , Unadilla River .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Franklin

Latest Franklin fishing reports

Sea trout

West Branch Delaware River

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Chenango River

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Bluegill

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Bluegill

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Chain pickerel

Crumhorn Fishing Pond

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Fishing regulations in Franklin

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

42°20′29.4″N 75°09′57.2″W

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FAQ about Franklin fishing

Anglers in Franklin, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Goodyear Lake, West Branch Delaware River, Wilber Lake, and Unadilla River.

Most commonly caught species around Franklin, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,320 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,035 reported catches
Brown trout - 822 reported catches
Bluegill - 352 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 344 reported catches

The latest Franklin, NY fishing reports are:

@sal.khan reported a nice Sea trout at West Branch Delaware River.
@dietwaffles reported a nice Bluegill at Crumhorn Fishing Pond.
@dietwaffles reported a nice Bluegill at Crumhorn Fishing Pond.
@dietwaffles reported a nice Chain pickerel at Crumhorn Fishing Pond.

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