Fishing in Houghton, NY

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

Anglers in Houghton , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Genesee River , Cattaraugus Creek , Cuba Lake , Rushford Lake , Allen Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Houghton?

Most commonly caught species around Houghton , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,897 reported catches Brown trout - 805 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 762 reported catches Bluegill - 734 reported catches Northern pike - 464 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Houghton fishing reports?

The latest Houghton , NY fishing reports are: @JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @nathan.mead reported a nice Common carp at Michael C. Fucci Memorial Park . @BassMan3313 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oatka Creek . @JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Houghton

Latest Houghton fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

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Common carp

Michael C. Fucci Memorial Park

20 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Oatka Creek

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Walleye

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Northern pike

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Common carp

Michael C. Fucci Memorial Park

27 in · 11 lb

Smallmouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Houghton

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 June 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

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°25′39.7″N 78°09′49.7″W

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FAQ about Houghton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Houghton, New York?

Anglers in Houghton, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Genesee River, Cattaraugus Creek, Cuba Lake, Rushford Lake, and Allen Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Houghton?

Most commonly caught species around Houghton, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,897 reported catches
Brown trout - 805 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 762 reported catches
Bluegill - 734 reported catches
Northern pike - 464 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Houghton fishing reports?

The latest Houghton, NY fishing reports are:

@JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@nathan.mead reported a nice Common carp at Michael C. Fucci Memorial Park.
@BassMan3313 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oatka Creek.
@JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@JMichael585 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Houghton?

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