🐟 What fish can you catch in Lansing?

Most commonly caught species around Lansing , NY : Largemouth bass - 5,115 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,695 reported catches Yellow perch - 986 reported catches Rock bass - 926 reported catches Lake char - 745 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lansing fishing reports?

The latest Lansing , NY fishing reports are: @Not_ur_avg.perch reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Skaneateles Lake . @chess8342 reported a nice Brown trout at Tioughnioga River . @margotchiuten reported a nice Round goby at Cayuga Lake . @JFlask24 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaneateles Conservation Area . @Erl7153 reported a nice Rainbow trout . .

Fishing in Lansing, NY

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

Anglers in Lansing , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Fall Creek , Salmon Creek , Six Mile Creek , Owasco Inlet .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Lansing

Latest Lansing fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Skaneateles Lake

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Brown trout

Tioughnioga River

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Round goby

Cayuga Lake

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Largemouth bass

Skaneateles Conservation Area

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Chain pickerel

Keuka Lake

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

Greenwood Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Greenwood Lake

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Lansing

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

Min size

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°34′0.1″N 76°31′53.8″W

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FAQ about Lansing fishing

Anglers in Lansing, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Fall Creek, Salmon Creek, Six Mile Creek, and Owasco Inlet.

Most commonly caught species around Lansing, NY:

Largemouth bass - 5,115 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,695 reported catches
Yellow perch - 986 reported catches
Rock bass - 926 reported catches
Lake char - 745 reported catches

The latest Lansing, NY fishing reports are:

@Not_ur_avg.perch reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Skaneateles Lake.
@chess8342 reported a nice Brown trout at Tioughnioga River.
@margotchiuten reported a nice Round goby at Cayuga Lake.
@JFlask24 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaneateles Conservation Area.
@Erl7153 reported a nice Rainbow trout.

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