🐟 What fish can you catch in Lackawanna?

Most commonly caught species around Lackawanna , NY : Largemouth bass - 10,275 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,109 reported catches Bluegill - 2,090 reported catches Steelhead - 1,944 reported catches Walleye - 1,648 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lackawanna fishing reports?

The latest Lackawanna , NY fishing reports are: @blake.hageman reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @landenwhitcher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) . @alastairsweeney reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Cattaraugus Creek . @alastairsweeney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Buffalo River . @landenwhitcher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) . .

Fishing in Lackawanna, NY

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

Anglers in Lackawanna , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (Erie County, NY) , Niagara River , Lake Erie (CAN) , Eighteenmile Creek .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Lackawanna

Latest Lackawanna fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Erie (Erie County, NY)

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Smallmouth bass

Cattaraugus Creek

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Largemouth bass

Buffalo River

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Erie (Erie County, NY)

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Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Erie (Erie County, NY)

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Freshwater drum

Welland River

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Smallmouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Lackawanna

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°49′5.5″N 78°49′57.4″W

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FAQ about Lackawanna fishing

Anglers in Lackawanna, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Erie County, NY), Niagara River, Lake Erie (CAN), and Eighteenmile Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Lackawanna, NY:

Largemouth bass - 10,275 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,109 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,090 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,944 reported catches
Walleye - 1,648 reported catches

The latest Lackawanna, NY fishing reports are:

@blake.hageman reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@landenwhitcher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Erie (Erie County, NY).
@alastairsweeney reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Cattaraugus Creek.
@alastairsweeney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Buffalo River.
@landenwhitcher reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Erie (Erie County, NY).

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