🐟 What fish can you catch in McLean?

Most commonly caught species around McLean , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,616 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,641 reported catches Yellow perch - 814 reported catches Rock bass - 777 reported catches Brown trout - 733 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McLean fishing reports?

The latest McLean , NY fishing reports are: @FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout . @FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout . @FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout . @ANightmareForSalmon reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Peter_znw reported a nice White sucker at Salmon Creek . .

Fishing in McLean, NY

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

Anglers in McLean , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Fall Creek , Dryden Lake , Salmon Creek , Tioughnioga River .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in McLean

Latest McLean fishing reports

Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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White sucker

Salmon Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Otisco Lake

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Brown trout

Taughannock Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Otisco Lake

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Fishing regulations in McLean

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

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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°33′6.1″N 76°17′39.1″W

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FAQ about McLean fishing

Anglers in McLean, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Fall Creek, Dryden Lake, Salmon Creek, and Tioughnioga River.

Most commonly caught species around McLean, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,616 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,641 reported catches
Yellow perch - 814 reported catches
Rock bass - 777 reported catches
Brown trout - 733 reported catches

The latest McLean, NY fishing reports are:

@FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout.
@FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout.
@FlyandPin reported a nice Brown trout.
@ANightmareForSalmon reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Peter_znw reported a nice White sucker at Salmon Creek.

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