🐟 What fish can you catch in Jamestown?

Most commonly caught species around Jamestown , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,777 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,478 reported catches Yellow perch - 599 reported catches Walleye - 574 reported catches Bluegill - 481 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Jamestown fishing reports?

The latest Jamestown , NY fishing reports are: @docbannister reported a nice Largemouth bass at Howard Eaton Reservoir . @docbannister reported a nice Largemouth bass at Howard Eaton Reservoir . @docbannister reported a nice Black crappie at Howard Eaton Reservoir . .

Fishing in Jamestown, NY

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

Anglers in Jamestown , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Chautauqua Lake , Chadakoin River , Conewango Creek , Clay Pond , Chautauqua Canal .

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

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Top fish species in Jamestown

Latest Jamestown fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Howard Eaton Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Howard Eaton Reservoir

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Black crappie

Howard Eaton Reservoir

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Sixteenmile Creek

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Sixteenmile Creek

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Rainbow trout

Science Lake

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Rainbow trout

Science Lake

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Rainbow trout

Science Lake

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Rainbow trout

Science Lake

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Rainbow trout

Science Lake

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Fishing regulations in Jamestown

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 21st, 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°05′51″N 79°14′11.8″W

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FAQ about Jamestown fishing

Anglers in Jamestown, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Chautauqua Lake, Chadakoin River, Conewango Creek, Clay Pond, and Chautauqua Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Jamestown, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,777 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,478 reported catches
Yellow perch - 599 reported catches
Walleye - 574 reported catches
Bluegill - 481 reported catches

The latest Jamestown, NY fishing reports are:

@docbannister reported a nice Largemouth bass at Howard Eaton Reservoir.
@docbannister reported a nice Largemouth bass at Howard Eaton Reservoir.
@docbannister reported a nice Black crappie at Howard Eaton Reservoir.

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