🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Placid?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Placid , NY : Largemouth bass - 1,332 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,074 reported catches Northern pike - 617 reported catches Yellow perch - 269 reported catches Brown trout - 250 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Placid fishing reports?

The latest Lake Placid , NY fishing reports are: @daksperry reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Clear Outlet . @daksperry reported a nice White crappie at Lake Clear Outlet . @daksperry reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Clear Outlet . @tayhall reported a nice White sucker . @tayhall reported a nice White sucker . .

Fishing in Lake Placid, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Placid, New York?

Anglers in Lake Placid , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saranac River , Mirror Lake , West Branch Ausable River , Lake Flower , Lower Saranac Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Placid

Latest Lake Placid fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Clear Outlet

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Clear Outlet

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Clear Outlet

length · weight

White sucker

23 in · 6 lb

White sucker

22 in · 4 lb 3 oz

White sucker

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

Brown trout

West Branch Ausable River

10 in · 1 lb

Brown trout

West Branch Ausable River

8 in · 3 oz

Brown trout

West Branch Ausable River

10 in · 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Lake Placid

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 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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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

44°17′1.7″N 73°59′7.1″W

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FAQ about Lake Placid fishing

Anglers in Lake Placid, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saranac River, Mirror Lake, West Branch Ausable River, Lake Flower, and Lower Saranac Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Placid, NY:

Largemouth bass - 1,332 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,074 reported catches
Northern pike - 617 reported catches
Yellow perch - 269 reported catches
Brown trout - 250 reported catches

The latest Lake Placid, NY fishing reports are:

@daksperry reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Clear Outlet.
@daksperry reported a nice White crappie at Lake Clear Outlet.
@daksperry reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Clear Outlet.
@tayhall reported a nice White sucker.
@tayhall reported a nice White sucker.

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