🐟 What fish can you catch in Lewiston?

Most commonly caught species around Lewiston , NY : Largemouth bass - 9,469 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,920 reported catches Rock bass - 1,961 reported catches Bluegill - 1,840 reported catches Walleye - 1,606 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lewiston fishing reports?

The latest Lewiston , NY fishing reports are: @Spot.burner1 reported a nice Mirror carp at Orchard Park . @dillonswatland reported a nice Largemouth bass at Glen Park . @loki716 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Buffalo River . @loki716 reported a nice Golden redhorse at Buffalo River . @waynegilmer reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel) . .

Fishing in Lewiston, NY

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

Anglers in Lewiston , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Ontario (CAN) , Niagara River , Lake Ontario near Niagara County , Lake Gibson , Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel) .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lewiston , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Rock bass caught in Lewiston?

The biggest Rock bass (by length) reported in Lewiston , NY was a 2 ft / 8.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rkrzyzanowski at Tonawanda Creek on July 9, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Lewiston

Latest Lewiston fishing reports

Mirror carp

Orchard Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Glen Park

13 in · 1 lb

Freshwater drum

Buffalo River

length · weight

Golden redhorse

Buffalo River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Eighteen Mile Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Buffalo River

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Buffalo River

length · weight

Yellow perch

Buffalo River

length · weight

Golden redhorse

Buffalo River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Lewiston

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 12th, 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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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

43°10′45.5″N 78°58′15.2″W

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FAQ about Lewiston fishing

Anglers in Lewiston, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Ontario (CAN), Niagara River, Lake Ontario near Niagara County, Lake Gibson, and Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel).

Most commonly caught species around Lewiston, NY:

Largemouth bass - 9,469 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,920 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,961 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,840 reported catches
Walleye - 1,606 reported catches

The latest Lewiston, NY fishing reports are:

@Spot.burner1 reported a nice Mirror carp at Orchard Park.
@dillonswatland reported a nice Largemouth bass at Glen Park.
@loki716 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Buffalo River.
@loki716 reported a nice Golden redhorse at Buffalo River.
@waynegilmer reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel).

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Lewiston, NY was a 9 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @josh.flegal at Beaver Creek on June 27, 2022.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Lewiston, NY was a 13 ft / 300 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @blixy at Niagara River on May 20, 2020.

The biggest Rock bass (by length) reported in Lewiston, NY was a 2 ft / 8.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rkrzyzanowski at Tonawanda Creek on July 9, 2016.