🐟 What fish can you catch in Ithaca?

Most commonly caught species around Ithaca , NY : Largemouth bass - 4,332 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,991 reported catches Yellow perch - 835 reported catches Bluegill - 724 reported catches Lake char - 638 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ithaca fishing reports?

The latest Ithaca , NY fishing reports are: @samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam . @samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam . @samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam . @brambrambram reported a nice Lake trout at Cayuga Lake . @jaketamborelle reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ithaca College Pond . .

Fishing in Ithaca, NY

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

Anglers in Ithaca , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Fall Creek , Cayuta Creek , Dryden Lake , Salmon Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Ithaca

Latest Ithaca fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam

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Largemouth bass

Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam

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Largemouth bass

Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam

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Lake trout

Cayuga Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ithaca College Pond

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Bluegill

Ithaca College Pond

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Waneta Lake

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Brown bullhead

Fall Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Skaneateles Lake

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Brown trout

Tioughnioga River

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Fishing regulations in Ithaca

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 May 2nd, 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

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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

Regulations for

42°26′39.1″N 76°30′11.5″W

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FAQ about Ithaca fishing

Anglers in Ithaca, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Fall Creek, Cayuta Creek, Dryden Lake, and Salmon Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ithaca, NY:

Largemouth bass - 4,332 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,991 reported catches
Yellow perch - 835 reported catches
Bluegill - 724 reported catches
Lake char - 638 reported catches

The latest Ithaca, NY fishing reports are:

@samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam.
@samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam.
@samuelschwarz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Newtown Hoffman Site 5A Dam.
@brambrambram reported a nice Lake trout at Cayuga Lake.
@jaketamborelle reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ithaca College Pond.

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