🐟 What fish can you catch in Philmont?

Most commonly caught species around Philmont , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,930 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,476 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,110 reported catches Bluegill - 1,088 reported catches Channel catfish - 750 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Philmont fishing reports?

The latest Philmont , NY fishing reports are: @isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @bassmaster845 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Esopus Creek . @joannmartin reported a nice Common rudd at Hudson River . .

Fishing in Philmont, NY

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

Anglers in Philmont , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Hudson River , Copake Lake , Sleepy Hollow Lake , Catskill Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Philmont

Latest Philmont fishing reports

Striped bass

Hudson River

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Bluegill

Silver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Esopus Creek

16 in · 3 lb

Common rudd

Hudson River

length · weight

Northern pike

Basic Creek Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Esopus Lake

length · weight

Striped bass

Hudson River

31 in · 15 lb

Bluegill

Prospect Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Prospect Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Philmont

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 16th, 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°14′52.1″N 73°38′46.3″W

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FAQ about Philmont fishing

Anglers in Philmont, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Hudson River, Copake Lake, Sleepy Hollow Lake, and Catskill Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Philmont, NY:

Largemouth bass - 7,930 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,476 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,110 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,088 reported catches
Channel catfish - 750 reported catches

The latest Philmont, NY fishing reports are:

@isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@bassmaster845 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Esopus Creek.
@joannmartin reported a nice Common rudd at Hudson River.

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