🐟 What fish can you catch in Geneva?

Most commonly caught species around Geneva , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,989 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,371 reported catches Rock bass - 1,429 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,140 reported catches Brown trout - 1,020 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Geneva fishing reports?

The latest Geneva , NY fishing reports are: @jedgibbons reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin) . @jedgibbons reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin) . @TylerWolfe18 reported a nice Black crappie at Erie Canal (Palmyra) . @Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Canandaguia Outlet . @Got-Em reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sodus Bay . .

Fishing in Geneva, NY

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

Anglers in Geneva , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Seneca River , Seneca Lake , Canandaguia Outlet , Erie Canal (Lyons) .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Geneva

Latest Geneva fishing reports

Walleye

Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin)

length · weight

Black crappie

Erie Canal (Palmyra)

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Canandaguia Outlet

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sodus Bay

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Sodus Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sodus Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sodus Bay

18 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Mirror carp

Seneca River

29 in · 17 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Canandaguia Outlet

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Geneva

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

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°51′51.8″N 76°58′57.7″W

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FAQ about Geneva fishing

Anglers in Geneva, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Seneca River, Seneca Lake, Canandaguia Outlet, and Erie Canal (Lyons).

Most commonly caught species around Geneva, NY:

Largemouth bass - 7,989 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,371 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,429 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,140 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,020 reported catches

The latest Geneva, NY fishing reports are:

@jedgibbons reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin).
@jedgibbons reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Erie Canal (Bushnell's Basin).
@TylerWolfe18 reported a nice Black crappie at Erie Canal (Palmyra).
@Sam_Erhardt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Canandaguia Outlet.
@Got-Em reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sodus Bay.

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