🐟 What fish can you catch in Gowanda?

Most commonly caught species around Gowanda , NY : Largemouth bass - 5,523 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,793 reported catches Steelhead - 1,381 reported catches Walleye - 1,228 reported catches Bluegill - 1,114 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gowanda fishing reports?

The latest Gowanda , NY fishing reports are: @Fishman0012 reported a nice Bluegill at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin . @michael-bunce reported a nice Northern pike at Conewango Creek . @Fishman0012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin . @Meatball420 reported a nice Brook trout at Lake Flavia . @AdamTheAngler.7 reported a nice Bluegill at Clear Lake . .

Fishing in Gowanda, NY

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

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

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

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Top fish species in Gowanda

Latest Gowanda fishing reports

Bluegill

Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin

length · weight

Northern pike

Conewango Creek

28 in · 4 lb

Channel catfish

Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin

length · weight

Brook trout

Lake Flavia

length · weight

Bluegill

Clear Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Clear Lake

length · weight

Golden redhorse

Big Sister Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Big Sister Creek

length · weight

Golden shiner

Clear Lake

8 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Clear Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Gowanda

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°27′40.3″N 78°56′2″W

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FAQ about Gowanda fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Gowanda, NY:

Largemouth bass - 5,523 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,793 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,381 reported catches
Walleye - 1,228 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,114 reported catches

The latest Gowanda, NY fishing reports are:

@Fishman0012 reported a nice Bluegill at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin.
@michael-bunce reported a nice Northern pike at Conewango Creek.
@Fishman0012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin.
@Meatball420 reported a nice Brook trout at Lake Flavia.
@AdamTheAngler.7 reported a nice Bluegill at Clear Lake.

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