🐟 What fish can you catch in Highland-on-the-Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Highland-on-the-Lake , NY : Largemouth bass - 9,896 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,502 reported catches Bluegill - 2,117 reported catches Steelhead - 1,785 reported catches Walleye - 1,570 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Highland-on-the-Lake fishing reports?

The latest Highland-on-the-Lake , NY fishing reports are: @JackSauer15 reported a nice Northern pike at Spaulding Lake . @Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park . @Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park . @Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park . @kevinharris6565 reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

Anglers in Highland-on-the-Lake , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) , Lake Erie (CAN) , Eighteenmile Creek , Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY) .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Highland-on-the-Lake?

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Top fish species in Highland-on-the-Lake

Latest Highland-on-the-Lake fishing reports

Northern pike

Spaulding Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ellicott Creek Park

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Largemouth bass

Ellicott Creek Park

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Largemouth bass

Ellicott Creek Park

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Ellicott Creek Park

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Highland-on-the-Lake

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

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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

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42°42′4.3″N 78°58′54.8″W

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FAQ about Highland-on-the-Lake fishing

Anglers in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Erie County, NY), Lake Erie (CAN), Eighteenmile Creek, and Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY).

Most commonly caught species around Highland-on-the-Lake, NY:

Largemouth bass - 9,896 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,502 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,117 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,785 reported catches
Walleye - 1,570 reported catches

The latest Highland-on-the-Lake, NY fishing reports are:

@JackSauer15 reported a nice Northern pike at Spaulding Lake.
@Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park.
@Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park.
@Ledion1 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ellicott Creek Park.
@kevinharris6565 reported a nice Rainbow trout.

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