🐟 What fish can you catch in Otter Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Otter Lake , NY : Smallmouth bass - 1,084 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,047 reported catches Brown trout - 486 reported catches Chain pickerel - 427 reported catches Rock bass - 232 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Otter Lake fishing reports?

The latest Otter Lake , NY fishing reports are: @karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River . @jakeremsing reported a nice Steelhead at Black River . @karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River . @aariz.khan reported a nice Walleye at Black River . @Trout-Toucher-Tom reported a nice Bluegill at Hinckley Reservoir . .

Fishing in Otter Lake, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Otter Lake, New York?

Anglers in Otter Lake , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River , Fulton Chain Lakes , Kayuta Lake , Brantingham Lake , First Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Otter Lake

Latest Otter Lake fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Black River

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Steelhead

Black River

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Chain pickerel

Black River

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Walleye

Black River

18 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Hinckley Reservoir

16 in · 4 lb

Brown trout

Black River

17 in · 2 lb

Brown trout

West Canada Creek

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Steelhead

Black River

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Brown trout

Black River

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Brown trout

West Canada Creek

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Fishing regulations in Otter Lake

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 Smallmouth 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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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

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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

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

43°35′39.1″N 75°06′57.2″W

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FAQ about Otter Lake fishing

Anglers in Otter Lake, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River, Fulton Chain Lakes, Kayuta Lake, Brantingham Lake, and First Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Otter Lake, NY:

Smallmouth bass - 1,084 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,047 reported catches
Brown trout - 486 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 427 reported catches
Rock bass - 232 reported catches

The latest Otter Lake, NY fishing reports are:

@karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River.
@jakeremsing reported a nice Steelhead at Black River.
@karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River.
@aariz.khan reported a nice Walleye at Black River.
@Trout-Toucher-Tom reported a nice Bluegill at Hinckley Reservoir.

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