🐟 What fish can you catch in North Bay?

Most commonly caught species around North Bay , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,664 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,941 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,662 reported catches Walleye - 1,462 reported catches Rock bass - 1,235 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest North Bay fishing reports?

The latest North Bay , NY fishing reports are: @giannivillanueva reported a nice Common mudpuppy at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) . @robholeck reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) . @owen_crawford reported a nice Black crappie at Radisson Community Lake . @Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Salmon River . .

Fishing in North Bay, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in North Bay, New York?

Anglers in North Bay , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oneida Lake , Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica) , Enlarged Erie Canal , Limestone Creek , Green Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in North Bay

Latest North Bay fishing reports

Common mudpuppy

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

5 in · 5 oz

Walleye

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

length · weight

Enlarged Erie Canal

length · weight

Black crappie

Radisson Community Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Little Salmon River

length · weight

Brown trout

Limestone Creek

length · weight

Limestone Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

31 in · 11 lb

Smallmouth bass

Oneida River

18 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica)

20 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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Fishing regulations in North Bay

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

Aggregate

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°13′41.9″N 75°44′42″W

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FAQ about North Bay fishing

Anglers in North Bay, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oneida Lake, Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica), Enlarged Erie Canal, Limestone Creek, and Green Lake.

Most commonly caught species around North Bay, NY:

Largemouth bass - 7,664 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,941 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,662 reported catches
Walleye - 1,462 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,235 reported catches

The latest North Bay, NY fishing reports are:

@giannivillanueva reported a nice Common mudpuppy at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica).
@robholeck reported a nice Walleye at Erie Canal (Oneida Lake - Utica).
@owen_crawford reported a nice Black crappie at Radisson Community Lake.
@Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little Salmon River.

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