🐟 What fish can you catch in Nelsonville?

Most commonly caught species around Nelsonville , NY : Largemouth bass - 32,301 reported catches Bluegill - 5,501 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,532 reported catches Black crappie - 2,410 reported catches Yellow perch - 2,091 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Nelsonville fishing reports?

The latest Nelsonville , NY fishing reports are: @noah-slaughter reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wappingers Creek . @leovidal reported a nice Largemouth bass . @carsonpoopor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Putnam Lake . @roycethornewell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pine Grove Lake . @leovidal reported a nice Largemouth bass at Limekiln Brook . .

Fishing in Nelsonville, NY

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

Anglers in Nelsonville , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Ramapo River , Wappingers Creek , Wallkill River , New Croton Reservoir .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Nelsonville

Latest Nelsonville fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Wappingers Creek

24 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Putnam Lake

9 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Pine Grove Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Limekiln Brook

length · weight

Fallfish

Nauraushaun Brook

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Limekiln Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Kensico Reservoir

length · weight

Fallfish

Nauraushaun Brook

6 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Nelsonville

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"

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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

41°25′44.8″N 73°56′47.8″W

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FAQ about Nelsonville fishing

Anglers in Nelsonville, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Ramapo River, Wappingers Creek, Wallkill River, and New Croton Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Nelsonville, NY:

Largemouth bass - 32,301 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,501 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,532 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,410 reported catches
Yellow perch - 2,091 reported catches

The latest Nelsonville, NY fishing reports are:

@noah-slaughter reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wappingers Creek.
@leovidal reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@carsonpoopor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Putnam Lake.
@roycethornewell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pine Grove Lake.
@leovidal reported a nice Largemouth bass at Limekiln Brook.

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