🐟 What fish can you catch in North Bay?

Most commonly caught species around North Bay , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,687 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,998 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,676 reported catches Walleye - 1,471 reported catches Rock bass - 1,236 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest North Bay fishing reports?

The latest North Bay , NY fishing reports are: @Triple6ix reported a nice Brown trout at Butternut Creek . @brogresumerians reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oneida River . @Akasha108 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lock Island Park . @itsmeretro reported a nice Rock bass at Oneida Lake . @itsmeretro reported a nice Rock bass at Oneida Lake . .

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

Brown trout

Butternut Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Oneida River

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Largemouth bass

Lock Island Park

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Rock bass

Oneida Lake

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Rock bass

Oneida Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Janus Park

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Smallmouth bass

Oneida River

20 in · 5 lb

West Branch Fish Creek

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West Branch Fish Creek

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West Branch Fish Creek

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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 May 7th, 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

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 - 7,687 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,998 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,676 reported catches
Walleye - 1,471 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,236 reported catches

The latest North Bay, NY fishing reports are:

@Triple6ix reported a nice Brown trout at Butternut Creek.
@brogresumerians reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oneida River.
@Akasha108 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lock Island Park.
@itsmeretro reported a nice Rock bass at Oneida Lake.
@itsmeretro reported a nice Rock bass at Oneida Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for North Bay, 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 North Bay, NY was a 13 ft / 7.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @corfield3 at Madison Lake on July 22, 2015.