🐟 What fish can you catch in Oneonta?

Most commonly caught species around Oneonta , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,535 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,040 reported catches Brown trout - 520 reported catches Bluegill - 330 reported catches Chain pickerel - 320 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oneonta fishing reports?

The latest Oneonta , NY fishing reports are: @Brain_Cookie reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wilber Lake . @hendrickson-nick reported a nice Brook trout at West Branch Delaware River . @esshaff reported a nice Northern pike at Chenango River . @DixieNormous reported a nice Brown trout . @noahkellerman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oaks Creek . .

Fishing in Oneonta, NY

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

Anglers in Oneonta , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River , Goodyear Lake , West Branch Delaware River , Wilber Lake , Seward Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Oneonta

Latest Oneonta fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Wilber Lake

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Brook trout

West Branch Delaware River

13 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Chenango River

30 in · 6 lb

Brown trout

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Smallmouth bass

Oaks Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Cannonsville Reservoir

10 in · 1 lb

Brown trout

West Branch Delaware River

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Brown trout

West Branch Delaware River

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Largemouth bass

Allen Lake

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Fallfish

Delaware River East Branch

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Fishing regulations in Oneonta

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 21st, 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

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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

42°27′18.4″N 75°03′59.8″W

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FAQ about Oneonta fishing

Anglers in Oneonta, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Susquehanna River, Goodyear Lake, West Branch Delaware River, Wilber Lake, and Seward Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Oneonta, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,535 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,040 reported catches
Brown trout - 520 reported catches
Bluegill - 330 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 320 reported catches

The latest Oneonta, NY fishing reports are:

@Brain_Cookie reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wilber Lake.
@hendrickson-nick reported a nice Brook trout at West Branch Delaware River.
@esshaff reported a nice Northern pike at Chenango River.
@DixieNormous reported a nice Brown trout.
@noahkellerman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oaks Creek.

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