🐟 What fish can you catch in Horseheads?

Most commonly caught species around Horseheads , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,852 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,297 reported catches Bluegill - 758 reported catches Yellow perch - 567 reported catches Channel catfish - 495 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Horseheads fishing reports?

The latest Horseheads , NY fishing reports are: @dominicknelan reported a nice Largemouth bass . @wesdesantis reported a nice Northern pike at Sanford Lake . @wesdesantis reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sanford Lake . @wesdesantis reported a nice Northern pike at Sanford Lake . @Bass.Slayer88 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Horseheads, NY

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

Anglers in Horseheads , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Chemung River , Eldridge Lake , Cayuta Creek , Baverly's Pond , Elmira Reservoir .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Horseheads

Latest Horseheads fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

Sanford Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sanford Lake

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Northern pike

Sanford Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Steelhead

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Steelhead

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

Sugar Creek

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Fishing regulations in Horseheads

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 23rd, 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°09′45″N 76°47′38.4″W

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FAQ about Horseheads fishing

Anglers in Horseheads, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Chemung River, Eldridge Lake, Cayuta Creek, Baverly's Pond, and Elmira Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Horseheads, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,852 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,297 reported catches
Bluegill - 758 reported catches
Yellow perch - 567 reported catches
Channel catfish - 495 reported catches

The latest Horseheads, NY fishing reports are:

@dominicknelan reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@wesdesantis reported a nice Northern pike at Sanford Lake.
@wesdesantis reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sanford Lake.
@wesdesantis reported a nice Northern pike at Sanford Lake.
@Bass.Slayer88 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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