🐟 What fish can you catch in Onondaga?

Most commonly caught species around Onondaga , NY : Largemouth bass - 9,961 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,672 reported catches Rock bass - 1,643 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,283 reported catches Walleye - 1,149 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Onondaga fishing reports?

The latest Onondaga , NY fishing reports are: @Not_ur_avg.perch reported a nice Walleye at Oneida Lake . @isanchez9659 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sucker Brook . @Akasha108 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Oneida River . @Akasha108 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Oneida River . @Akasha108 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oneida River . .

Fishing in Onondaga, NY

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

Anglers in Onondaga , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Seneca River , Onondaga Lake , Otisco Lake , Skaneateles Lake , Enlarged Erie Canal .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Onondaga , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Rock bass caught in Onondaga?

The biggest Rock bass (by length) reported in Onondaga , NY was a 8 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishTacos585 at Owasco Lake on July 29, 2019 .

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Top fish species in Onondaga

Latest Onondaga fishing reports

Walleye

Oneida Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sucker Brook

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Freshwater drum

Oneida River

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Brown bullhead

Oneida River

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Largemouth bass

Oneida River

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Largemouth bass

Oneida River

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Largemouth bass

Oneida River

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Largemouth bass

Oneida River

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Black crappie

Casterline Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Lock Island Park

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Fishing regulations in Onondaga

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 13th, 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°58′7.3″N 76°13′0.5″W

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FAQ about Onondaga fishing

Anglers in Onondaga, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Seneca River, Onondaga Lake, Otisco Lake, Skaneateles Lake, and Enlarged Erie Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Onondaga, NY:

Largemouth bass - 9,961 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,672 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,643 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,283 reported catches
Walleye - 1,149 reported catches

The latest Onondaga, NY fishing reports are:

@Not_ur_avg.perch reported a nice Walleye at Oneida Lake.
@isanchez9659 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sucker Brook.
@Akasha108 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Oneida River.
@Akasha108 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Oneida River.
@Akasha108 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oneida River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Onondaga, 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 Onondaga, NY was a 13 ft / 3.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @emtcoop280 at Owasco Lake on June 22, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Onondaga, NY was a 10 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @essgeewhy at Tully Lake on May 31, 2013.

The biggest Rock bass (by length) reported in Onondaga, NY was a 8 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishTacos585 at Owasco Lake on July 29, 2019.