🐟 What fish can you catch in Oswego?

Most commonly caught species around Oswego , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,123 reported catches Chinook salmon - 2,470 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,424 reported catches Rock bass - 1,068 reported catches Northern pike - 1,000 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oswego fishing reports?

The latest Oswego , NY fishing reports are: @scottyota reported a nice Largemouth bass at Onondaga Lake . @RaisinBryan reported a nice Common carp . @RRenfrew reported a nice Black bullhead at Oswego River . @RRenfrew reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswego River . @Dink_Floyd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Maxwell Bay . .

Fishing in Oswego, NY

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

Anglers in Oswego , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oswego River , Lake Ontario (Oswego County) , Lake Ontario near Wayne County , Little Sodus Bay , Little Salmon River .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Oswego

Latest Oswego fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Onondaga Lake

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Common carp

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Black bullhead

Oswego River

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Smallmouth bass

Oswego River

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Smallmouth bass

Maxwell Bay

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Channel catfish

Oswego River

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Common carp

Seneca River

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Common carp

Seneca River

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Common carp

Seneca River

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Common carp

Seneca River

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Fishing regulations in Oswego

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 25th, 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°27′5.8″N 76°30′1.8″W

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FAQ about Oswego fishing

Anglers in Oswego, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Oswego River, Lake Ontario (Oswego County), Lake Ontario near Wayne County, Little Sodus Bay, and Little Salmon River.

Most commonly caught species around Oswego, NY:

Largemouth bass - 7,123 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 2,470 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,424 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,068 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,000 reported catches

The latest Oswego, NY fishing reports are:

@scottyota reported a nice Largemouth bass at Onondaga Lake.
@RaisinBryan reported a nice Common carp.
@RRenfrew reported a nice Black bullhead at Oswego River.
@RRenfrew reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Oswego River.
@Dink_Floyd reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Maxwell Bay.

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